Former James Hardie boss thought asbestos health concern was 'a beat-up' Sydney Morning Herald The man credited with deciding in 1978 to eliminate asbestos from James Hardie products said he thought at the time widespread health concern about its use in building materials was a ''media beat-up''. David MacFarlane (pictured) was the managing ... Hardie boss David Macfarlane thought asbestos risk a 'beat up' |