Monthly Archives: February 2017

How Long Does Methamphetamine Stay in Your System?

This article is courtesy of www.verywell.com. Article sources are listed in the original article. Detection Timetable Depends on Many Variables Determining exactly how long meth is detectable in the body depends on many variables, including which kind drug test is being used. Methamphetamine – also known as Desoxyn, crank, crystal, glass, ice, speed – can

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Special Report: Meth Contamination and Insurance

The use of Methamphetamine is unfortunately growing in Australia and their negative effects on health, to the user, are widely known. What is not so well known are the effects of Methamphetamines on the home and health of the occupants. Steven Dabelstein from OCTIEF kindly sat down with LMI Group to share the dangers of this

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Asbestos slipping past customs: CFMEU

The CFMEU says dangerous goods including asbestos products and cheap, exploding glass are entering Australia and border protection authorities lack the resources to stop it. Speaking ahead of a Senate inquiry in Brisbane on Monday, the CFMEU’s Brad Parker says Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton has failed to properly resource Australia’s customs officers. “Minister Dutton

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5 Types of Products That Still Contain Asbestos

A lot of people think that asbestos is banned – but they are wrong! Today, certain products made or imported into the United States can contain asbestos. For the most part, these are products that have contained historical uses of asbestos. All of this goes back to a 1989 ban on asbestos implemented by the

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Lung Cancer and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases

Asbestos is a known carcinogen that can cause a variety of health problems for those who have been exposed to it. Generally, asbestos-related diseases can take up to 60 years to develop, which means workers who were exposed decades ago may just now be experiencing symptoms. Asbestos companies can and should be held accountable for

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