Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1924
Nellie Kershaw and recognition of occupational asbestosis
The death of Nellie Kershaw, a former Turner & Newall worker, was examined in a coroner’s report that helped advance recognition of asbestosis as an occupational disease in Britain.
Armley asbestos exposure and pollution
The company’s former J. W. Roberts plant in Armley, Leeds, became associated with asbestos exposure affecting workers and nearby residents. The site and later compensation claims formed part of the company’s wider asbestos legacy.
Havelock mine working conditions
Former employees of the Havelock asbestos mine in Bulembu reported lung disease and a lack of adequate protective equipment. Legal efforts to pursue the company in Britain were unsuccessful.