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The science behind asbestos

Apr 11, 2019

Asbestos is well-known as a material that can cause detrimental effects to health, stimulating the development of several harmful diseases. But, how exactly does asbestos cause such harm? And what is the science behind its mechanism of action? To understand this, we...

Asbestos in the workplace – Is There Asbestos In Your Office?

Mar 26, 2019

Asbestos was a highly popular product throughout the 1970s and the 1980s as it had a wide range of applications that it could be used for. This included insulation, spray coatings, concrete and more. Unfortunately, the dangers of asbestos were not fully known at the...

Myths about asbestos at home

Feb 22, 2019

Having asbestos in a home environment can be dangerous under certain conditions. However, there are a number of myths about asbestos at home – and given the risks to human health surrounding the material, it’s important to understand the truth from the fiction. Here...

What are the dangers of asbestos?

Feb 15, 2019

A dangerous material that can be extremely damaging to human health, asbestos was completed banned in the UK twenty years ago in 1999. And yet, asbestos is still considered in a major health risk to people today. In fact, it is responsible for more than 5,000 deaths...

Should I buy a home with asbestos?

Feb 12, 2019

Many home buyers are put off by the idea of buying a property simply at the mention of the word ‘asbestos’. But is asbestos really all that dangerous? And should you give up on your dream home because it contains asbestos? Here we take a look at some of the key facts...

When is asbestos dangerous to humans?

Jan 8, 2019

Asbestos has a reputation for being a material that is extremely dangerous. That reputation is well deserved – it is responsible for thousands of deaths in the UK every year. But it is also true that this perception of the material can actually contribute to making it...