Bernie Banton Essays

As a past employee of the James Hardie Company Bernie Banton who was born in Sydney in 1946 became a campaigner for the rights of workers to help fight to receive compensation from James Hardie for sufferers of asbestos-related conditions, which they contracted while working for the James Hardie Company and not being aware of the dangers. Asbestos is a naturally occurring heat and flame resistant crystalline mineral. Asbestos fibres are very fine and can become airborne if disturbed. If the fibres

Bernie Banton worked as a lathe operator, shaping blocks of asbestos for use in power stations and making asbestos pipe sections in his early career at the Camellia plant of Australian building products giant James Hardie & Co Pty Ltd. When it was revealed of the dangers asbestos caused to humans and the fact that James Hardie new of the dangers compelled Banton to become a campaigner for the right of workers to receive compensation from James Hardie. Bernie was diagnosed with asbestosis in 1999

This test case of Bernie Banton and his case against James Hardie impacted not only individuals concerned about the issue but bigger groups such as the government and businesses. Those who have suffered from asbestos related illnesses and their family are encouraging for a new legislation to be passed, as it would allow plaintiffs to claim for damages within 12 months. The 12 month period is necessary as many people find out they have been a victim of asbestos related disease once they have passed

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In the novel, The Great Gatsby, the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, educates young adults about the widely known American Dream. The story begins with the narrator, Nick Carraway, moving to New York in hopes of fulfilling the American Dream. Nick becomes interested in a particular character, Jay Gatsby, who constantly tries to win over Daisy Buchanan, a woman of his past, by hosting several lavish parties in hopes that she will notice him. Eventually, Gatsby is let down by the promises of the American

John Davidson Rockefeller was an influential character in history. His wealth, character, and aggressiveness directed him to create one of the first and most known monopolies in modern history. Throughout the Industrial and Gilded eras Rockefeller dominated his pitiful competition destroying the oil industries. Rockefeller might have been a businessman not an inventor, but in creating the monopoly he chooses to be something a different an in-between. John Davidson Rockefeller born July 8, 1839

identity. The future is based on you and you are your identity. The quote by Abraham Lincoln shows that identity will affect your future and people you are with. In the texts, The White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett, and Indian Sunset by Elton John and Bernie Taupin show different ways that identity has affected situations. Identity affects everyone because all people have identity, in many different cases there have been situations where identity has affected the outcome. There are many ways identity

Inequality has been acknowledged by many as inequality has plagued our human society for hundred if not thousands of years. Obama in his speech addressed the people of the country about the inequality and dangers that this country has faced in the past and problems that the country will possibly face in the future. Obama will Include speaking about how inequality has affected the country and the people of the country many years ago and the problem that has yet to be fixed today. This analysis of

president, one of the more prominent ones being Bernie Sanders. Ever since Sanders came around, he has created a very big follower base, this is especially true here in Vermont. However, since he lost many people are looking elsewhere to find someone similar to him. Probably the most prominent person running for office behind Sanders here in Vermont, is David Zuckerman. Zuckerman being a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, has always been a very big and open Bernie supporter. There are many instances where

resistant. Having contact with this chemical can lead to a variety of illnesses, including asbestosis, lung cancer and a cancer called mesothelioma. Bernie Baton, who was a lathe operator at James Hardie Co & Pty Ltd, which is an industrial building materials company, was working with this chemical from 1968 to 1974 without his awareness. Eventually, Bernie Banton was diagnosed with asbestosis in 1999. James Hardie was fully aware of the dangers asbestosis can cause, but ignored the facts and didn’t do anything

Bernard (Bernie) Douglas Banton was an Australian advocate for people suffering from asbestos associated diseases and social justice. He was widely recognised as the face of legal and political campaign to achieve compensation for the many victims whom have contracted asbestos related diseases. Asbestos is a naturally occurring heat-and flame-resistant crystalline mineral. It was widely used in the manufacture of many products such as wall and roof sheeting and cladding. If the fibres are inhaled

The legal law to have rights at the workplace impacted Bernie because he knew he had a right and it didn’t matter how long it took him, he was going to live by his rights and made sure that he got them. It also made him realise that if others have been injured or have health issues cause by the workplace they need to stop staying quiet about it and speak up Like Bernie Banton used to always say “never take no for an answer”. He knew what his rights were and he knew he was going to keep on fighting