When and why was asbestos used?

Today it is well known that asbestos is an extremely dangerous material that can be responsible for a large number of very serious medical conditions. When people are exposed to asbestos fibres – especially over a long period of time – they can breathe the fibres into...

Where should you look for asbestos?

Well known as a substance that is dangerous for human health, asbestos was commonly used as a building material up until it was entirely banned in the UK in 1999. However, buildings built before 1999 can still contain asbestos and it is important for owners of both...

Does your business need an asbestos management plan?

If your business owns its premises or is responsible for the premises it works in, then it may be the case that you need an asbestos management plan. Asbestos was once an extremely commonly used building material, prized for its insulation property and its ability to...

The importance of asbestos surveys before demolition

If you are taking in part of the demolition of either the whole of a building or part of the premises, it is essential to establish first whether asbestos is present. If asbestos is present in a building when it is demolished it can cause huge problems with dangerous...

Are asbestos surveys a legal requirement?

Asbestos surveys provide an extremely important function for both residential and commercial properties – but we are often asked whether they are actually a legal requirement. Asbestos surveys in of themselves are not a specific legal requirement, however, in many...

Does Your Business Need Decontamination For COVID-19?

Businesses are facing a very different landscape in the wake of COVID-19. Things that would have unthinkable just months ago are today a completely normal part of business practice. This has had a huge impact on companies and organisations across the country, from...