If we are to be free of this health scourge,all asbestos must be removed from our built environment and safely disposed of.
James Hardie Industries’ recently fired chief executive,Jack Truong,says he “unequivocally” rejects the building materials giant’s allegation he bullied and intimidated colleagues.
Bosses who intimidate and humiliate staff have been put on notice,as management experts say companies and employees are losing tolerance for workplace bullies.
Joanna McNeill has become one face of a campaign for tougher regulations to protect workers exposed to deadly dust,with fears of a possible ‘tsunami’ of deaths.
The Housing Industry Association’s dire forecasts for new housing construction make for chilling reading both for building materials companies and for the broader economy.
The boss of Australia's biggest cement group,Nick Miller,says getting more infrastructure projects off the ground is the best way to get people back to work.
Building products manufacturer has suspended its dividends and tightened its profit guidance in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.4 per cent higher on Wednesday thanks to gains in materials and information technology.
The Australian stock market closed lower on Friday,but was higher overall for the week.
Building materials company James Hardie has lifted its profit forecast for the 2020 financial year despite headwinds in housing markets in Australia and America.
Mathew Werfel,who has terminal cancer,was exposed to asbestos dust,including during renovations on his home.