What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a material that was regularly used in buildings from the 1950s until the 1990s. It is a natural, fibrous material and still found in many buildings today. Asbestos was often used for insulation or as a solution for fire proofing. For this...
It has been seen through time that those working in the construction industries have a much higher risk of developing cancer from their job than other industries. Worries about cancer and Building Trades are always a concern. Even today, with more stringent risk...
Asbestos Management Plan The greatest risk when removing asbestos occurs by inhaling its fibres. This is more likely to occur to those who repair or remove asbestos-containing materials as any remaining suspended particles may be released into the atmosphere. This is...
Why it is essential to use asbestos specialists In many old buildings, there is still asbestos present. It is a fibrous material which is not flammable. It was employed mainly as a fire protective covering during the construction of buildings. As we know today,...
Two builders have been sentenced for exposing householders and themselves to asbestos. The two self employed builders illegally removed and broke up asbestos panels from a home in Birmingham. The City Council had taken sample of materials from the garage of the home...
Asbestos Management Plan Failure A hospital trust in the North East of England has been fined after contractors were exposed to asbestos fibres. The contractors had drilled through door surrounds on a ward to install cables. Concerns were raised by a member of staff...
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