Asbestos laden waste pose a health risk to Japanese workers, becomes an act of suicide

Months after the tsunami in Japanese officials continue to speculate that the total risk to health of site cleanup raises for employees, volunteers and residents move freely through the debris that remains. According to the past article CBS News, covering:

"Workers, volunteers and residents freely through the rubble. Some wear masks; others do not, in spite of the plumes of dust that shoot up every time the giant steel claw picks up the cargo debris. In the windy days particles swirl in the air. They sting eyes and irritate the throat before leaving a thin layer of dust that passes through.

"There are a lot of people returning to the rubble to search for values and photographs," said Takuo Saitou, Sendai Attorney and spokesperson for the solution of defective household problems in Northern Japan.

"There are people, not even wear masks. This is an act of suicide, "he said. "We want people to know that this is a problem."

Asbestos fibers are so small that they can easily enter the lungs, where they cause inflammation. Studies show that they increase the risk of lung cancer, a rare form of cancer mesothelioma and lung disorders, including asbestosis. Because of long-term exposure to asbestos, it often takes decades to see them.

Saitou group submitted a letter last week, the Minister of environment and other government officials, asking for monitoring around the disaster affected areas, an effective public information, the distribution of masks and the proper handling of wastes, asbestos-laden air.

The problem faced by Japan and the United States — two of the largest consumers of asbestos in the twentieth century. As they fought to address disasters, they were too dispersed for long-term health risks.

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Fears the growth of NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS here in the United States and sympathy for the workers and the people of Japan

The latest news, coming out of Japan are of grave concern for workers who are exposed to high radiation levels. Many people around the world, only now beginning to ask themselves, ' what will happen to the workers ' and ' what will the experience and effects of exposure mean for themselves and their families. "

The impact of any type of radiation, especially of this magnitude, is important not only for workers but also for the inhabitants. The environmental protection agency (EPA) has released information on their website, "radiation doses in the long term," to give people the feeling that this type of impact may refer to the people of Japan (http://www.epa.gov/radiation/understand/perspective.html).

According to the Government of Japan created a 20 km exclusion zone and evacuated tens of thousands of people. Those who live up to 30 km from were told to stay home, in order to minimize the impact. Although the United States Department of State issued a statement on 16 March 2011, American citizens warning of potential risk of radiation exposure and ask that they leave Japan, left many residents, as well as the u.s. military. (http://www.businessinsider.com/state-department-us-citizens-leave-japan-2011-3).

The question of power plants and in the vicinity of residents throughout the United States is now becoming known as a matter of grave concern to the citizens begin to question the impact of natural disasters of this magnitude, millions of people living within a radius of 20kn nuclear power plants here.

Days after the crisis, news reports continue to unfold. According to a press release issued today on the Dow Jones Newswire, "the safety of nuclear installations United States came into question in recent days as the nuclear crisis in Japan's Fukushima plant to identify gaps in the technology of nuclear power plant and operations. Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted Wednesday to review fundamental security 104 nuclear reactors operating in the United States. "

The statement goes on to say, "nuclear regulatory Commission was about () reporting shortcomings with at least 2009. Whereas the Commission has identified 24 cases between December 2009 and September 2010, in which the AEC did not provide new defects in part 21.

These cases represent the source of significant risk and prevent spotting manufacturer defects that can occur at other plants in the country, federal regulators said the Inspector General.

Because the US plants not defect report because of confusion over the law, the nuclear regulatory Commission found no violation or civil penalties. He did not find any civil penalties or significant enforcement actions for reporting failures, at least eight years, the inspector said.

There are two main issues: there is concern for the brave workers and their safety and challenges for community residents. Secondary level of concern arises when you start to question what companies are aware of the impact of any kind to their workers, whether they report risks to those working for them, and whether companies know defects or malfunctioning equipment, which can lead to injury for some time. We can continue to speculate as to whether nuclear plants in the United States pose a serious threat to society or its citizens, and discussions may continue to go anyway.

However, the fact that the United States is the solution to these problems as a whole and is exploring whether questions are viable represents a step forward. Should companies be aware of the potential danger and yet continue to put people in their communities at risk, is something that needs to be addressed. Their fears to be valid, must be taken to protect citizens and I hope that, with the participation of the Government, this will cause this catastrophe will serve as a warning for our countries and corporations that put the money for the life of their employees.

In my work I see the daily work of people who were exposed to toxic substances, I represent clients in the event of exposure to asbestos or product liability. When the Corporation understands the danger posed to their staff, but still subject to their employees without prior notification, is unacceptable.

Today there are 23 GE Mark I nuclear reactors operating in the United States, including the Oyster Creek, New Jersey plant. In addition new reactor boiling water GE Mark II work in Limerick and the Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. GE insists that these reactors have a reputation for being safe and appropriate manner; Nevertheless, concern continues to grow. My hopes that this is only the problem that had not become a reality.

I would like to express my condolences and support for Japan and the entire Pacific coast, during this time, they have begun to recover from the earthquake and tsunami that rattled their countries. Initial reports and news below, covering POWER PLANTS, constitute a devastating picture for the Japanese people and to our future, we must listen not properly these warnings.

Here are some additional resources, both for Japan and its nationals continues:

http://Online.WSJ.com/article/BT-Co-20110324-709198.HTML
http://www.NJ.com/Newsflash/index.SSF/Story/NRC to Review safety-of-all-US/9036de4597024ed386381db3b5d4f45b
http://www.CNN.com #/Video/= iref 24hours/Video/World/2011/03/24/Coren.Japan.too.Early.optimism.CNN?
http://www.eesolutions.NET/Air-Quality/Japanese-radiation-Leak-and-Air-Quality/

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