On the face of it, a short training course on asbestos awareness may not appear to be that important. It’s not significant enough to make a difference to your life, is it? Well, as a tradesperson who could come into contact with the substance every working day, being aware of where asbestos lies is vital. […]
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Asbestos Awareness Brought to the Public Attention
It’s not just tradespeople and contractors who should be aware of asbestos, members of the public also need to be informed about where asbestos may be hiding in their homes. With this in mind, the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team have organised an interactive programme currently being displayed on a huge screen in Chesterfield. Their aim […]
Welsh Employers Not Liable for NHS Asbestos Costs
A Bill that was passed by the National Assembly of Wales in November 2013 has been overruled by the Supreme Court. The Recovery of Medical Costs for Asbestos Diseases (Wales) Bill was intended to recover from employers and insurers, the cost of treating asbestos-related diseases. It was hoped that the measure would raise around £1 […]
Changes to the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
The government scheme designed to help mesothelioma sufferers and their families is undergoing a radical change as far as payouts are concerned. Sufferers of this devastating disease, caused by exposure to asbestos, will be entitled to claim compensation to the extent of 100% of the average civil claim. Previously limited to 80%, this significant increase […]
Asbestos awareness campaign backed by ex-England football star
Former England footballer, Stuart Pearce, is backing the latest Health and Safety Executive asbestos initiative, Every Job Beware Asbestos.
Asbestos: where is it hiding?
It is now against the law to use asbestos in building works, so new builds will be free from this dangerous substance. There are still many areas in older buildings constructed before 2000 where asbestos could be hiding, however, so let’s take a look at where these might be. Ceiling and floor cavities Loose fill […]
Asbestos: the killer that still surrounds us
Link to article from the Telegraph
HSE asbestos essentials
A resource for those working with asbestos
HSE asbestos health and safety
HSE resources for asbestos awareness
Asbestos – the hidden killer
A short information website covering the basics of asbestos awareness