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Killer Company: James Hardie Exposed is a 2009 Australian book by Matt Peacock. The book documents how the use of harmful asbestos fibre in building materials produced by James Hardie Industries "led to the deaths of thousands of workers and customers, who were never informed of the dangers".[1] According to Peacock, James Hardie Industries circumvented the institutions designed to protect citizens from serious hazards to their health.[1] Peacock states that "Hardie embarked on a cold, calculated strategy to maximise profits, minimise compensation and conceal the culprits".[2] The book opens with the true account of former James Hardie employee, Bernie Banton, who suffered from asbestos-induced fibrosis and later died.[1]
Killer Company was a finalist for the Walkley non-fiction book of the year in 2009.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Matt Peacock. Killer Company The Walkley Foundation, 27 October 2009.
- ^ Matt Peacock. Australia's silent killer: James Hardie Evatt Foundation.