Any of my Attorney Readers looking for extra work? Low pay (maybe no pay), Incredible Personal Satisfaction, Lives on the Line, Cutting Edge Issues? Make a Name for Yourself?

As I begin to focus on my Master’s in History thesis number two, this one on asbestos exposure to ship-breaking workers, I am looking for any attorneys (let’s start off with United States based) who might have the time, desire, and inclination to help; help the overseas ship-breaking workers, that is, and not my thesis. All I am asking for right now is a phone call or email — no commitments.

Ship-breaking is the most dangerous job on the Planet; at least, according to the 203 page scholarly and very detailed article published with that title in 2015 by M. Jamaluddin Ahmed and Ms. Nazrul Islam. Let me know if you would like a copy of that article.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency and OSHA tend to agree. They have a number of publications or secondary sources, but I will point you to the EPA’s publication in 2000 entitled “A Guide for Ship Scrappers; Tips for Regulatory Compliance” as it contains a detailed discussion on best practices for handling asbestos removal and disposal during a ship-breaking process. Let me know if you would like a copy of that publication.

As you might imagine, these best practices are no where to be found in many developing countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh; especially for regulatory agencies that allow the ship-breaking process to include beaching the ships. In those areas, the toxic chemicals, waste, and other hazardous materials come in and out with the tide.

The components, including those containing asbestos, are then transported inland in those countries for future use.

Let me know if you are interested in just talking. Call me at (414) 581-8911 or drop me an email at TheAsbestosBlog@gmail.com. Thank you. Marty