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I have attached risk management tools that I hope will help people to better protect their families from the health impacts of unconventional gas mining.
Australians have never before had to live and raise
children amidst heavily industrialised gas fields. Communities are being
exposed to a myriad of psychological stresses, and a witch’s brew of air, water,
and soil contaminants.
There is
no scientific evidence that gas fields can be operated safely in populated
areas. Abundant research indicates a high level risk of catastrophic
health impacts likely to leave a legacy of suffering for generations to
come.
Children
are being injured and the situation is urgent. We confront a political
process compromised by the undue influence of mining companies, incapable of
proper risk assessment, and denying responsibility for protecting health.
In such a time, the safety of the community depends on individuals and local
groups.
People
need to understand the true nature of the CSG health threat. A danger that
is not recognised cannot be avoided or mitigated. If you do not know that
the fibro you are breaking up contains asbestos, you will have no idea that you
are being injured. If you develop lung cancer years later you will have no
idea why this has happened to you.
Wherever
possible, hazards need to be removed. Gas field pollutants can cause
severe permanent injuries and chronic disability. For all affected people,
but especially for children, it is essential that exposure to harm ends as soon
as possible. If people are harmed, effective treatment will depend on
symptoms being quickly and accurately diagnosed.
The attached report reviews
what is known about the health effects of exposure to gas field pollutants and
processes. Questionnaires are
provided to help people self-assess their exposure to risk. If repeated at intervals over time, these questionnaires
could assist in the early recognition of any change in health
status.
The
materials are free of charge, and can be copied and distributed provided that
they are reproduced in full, without alteration and with all citations and
references, and no fee is charged.
Some key
references can be downloaded from the links in the “Selected References” section
on page 41. Copies of the report and the checklists, and a selection of
references, are also available on DVD .
I hope
that you find this information useful. I am distributing these materials
widely, and it would be good if you could do so too.
Regards,
Wayne
Somerville
Dr
Wayne Somerville
Clinical
Psychologist
Ph/Fax:
02 66333158
email:
waynes@bordernet.com.au
CSG HEALTH IMPACTS - Understand the Risks, Protect Your Family
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