Asbestos Related Diseases

Asbestos Related Diseases are a big concern to a lot of people, here we discuss relevant illnesses from asbestos contact. Asbestos is dangerous when its fibres are released. If these are inhaled, they can arrive at an appropriate length and thickness deep into the...

Asbestos-Related Diseases – The Facts and Figures

A rise in asbestos-related diseases The number of asbestos-related diseases in the construction industry continues to rise. Therefore, when demolition, renovation and maintenance workers continue to come into contact with asbestos, the highest standard of safety is...

Developer Fined for Disregarding Safe Asbestos Removal Procedures

Safe Asbestos Removal Procedures A developer has been fined (including costs) £100,000 for exposing employees to asbestos.  He has also been given an eight month suspended prison sentence. The developer knew asbestos insulating board was present and formed part of the...