The importance of asbestos awareness has been in the news once again as Liverpool NHS Trust is prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Having not acted upon an asbestos warning included in a 2006 survey on a basement in one of their buildings, the Trust received a fine of £10,000 in February this […]
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Asbestos Awareness Training Vital for Electricians
If you have already undergone a prolonged period of instruction as an apprentice electrician, you may be reluctant to undertake additional training, but being aware of the dangers of asbestos could save your life. During the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s, electricians faced significant risk of exposure due to the nature of work they carried out, […]
HSE Asbestos Debate in Wales a “Game of Political Ping Pong”
The Welsh Government insists that responsibility for dealing with asbestos in Welsh schools lies with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and is waiting for the results of a consultation by the Department of Education before developing a database of schools under threat from the substance. This has caused some concern among members of the […]
The Reality Of Asbestos In UK Schools
It’s a well known fact that asbestos is a killer, however it’s usually those who previously worked in construction roles who are thought to be at the highest risk of contracting diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer or pleural thickening. Each year, thousands of people in the UK lose their lives to an asbestos-related […]
UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training Refresher
UKATA asbestos awareness refresher courses can be taken online or face-to-face. Although it is not a legal requirement to undergo UKATA asbestos refresher training, it allows anyone who might come into contact with the substance in their normal line of work, to make an educated decision as to how to proceed. This will probably involve […]
Criticism Levelled at the Scottish Government over the Control of Asbestos
Scotland appears to have experienced a long-term problem when it comes to safe disposal of asbestos, according to a recent news report. The Scottish Express has highlighted the potential problems related to lack of consultation between two health and safety agencies with regard to the safe disposal of asbestos. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) […]
Asbestos Awareness Courses for Head Teachers
Founder of the Asbestos in Schools Campaign Group, Michael Lees, has stated that each year, between 200 and 300 people who attended school during the 1960s and 1970s could potentially die as a result of their historical exposure to asbestos. He was critical of a recently-released report by the Department for Education, which reviewed the […]
Should Local Authorities Promote Asbestos Awareness Training?
It is important for local authorities to understand the likelihood of asbestos being present in the buildings they control, for the sake not only of their employees, but also members of the public. Should local authority bosses undergo asbestos awareness training themselves, or at the very least make sure their workers know and understand the […]
Asbestos Awareness Training Vital for Tradespeople Working in Schools
The BBC has highlighted the need for asbestos awareness training for tradespeople working in schools. Disturbing asbestos fibres and dust will directly endanger the health of anyone coming into contact with it, and worrying figures seen by the BBC suggest that almost nine out of ten schools in the UK contain asbestos somewhere within their […]
Asbestos Awareness Training: A Legal Obligation for Employers
Asbestos regulations place a legal obligation on employers in the UK to ensure that any staff likely to come into contact with the substance during their normal course of work, should receive Asbestos Awareness training. Also known as Category A training, Asbestos Awareness courses are widely available and can be taken online or face-to-face. On […]