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Originally Posted by DudleyStation
But nobody knew of the dangers of Asbestos in the 1940's so how were BR liable for something they new nothing of,or is this just another example of the health and safety madness in this country
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Although the dangers of asbestos might not have been known by employers in the 1940's they can still be found liable under the 1937 Factories Act of not taking adequate steps to reduce the general dust levels in the workplace. It just so happens that this dust would have contained asbestos.