newsGlobal Asbestos Awareness Week 2026
IOSH IS once again proud to support Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW), taking place from 01–07 April 2026.
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newsProsecutions after large-scale asbestos disturbance
TWO MIDLANDS companies and a site manager have been sentenced after a largescale asbestos disturbance and illegal clearance operation was carried out at a Cannock demolition site, putting workers and members of the public at risk of exposure to the deadly carcinogen.
newsCrackdown on fraudulent asbestos surveyors
THE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society (BOSHS) is leading a national initiative to drive out criminals from the asbestos surveying industry.
newsEstates plan leaves pupils and staff in asbestos-ridden schools
NASUWT – THE Teachers’ Union has criticised the Government’s newly published 10‑year Education Estates Strategy, warning the plan leaves pupils and school staff at continued risk from crumbling buildings riddled with asbestos.
newsIOSH helps shape European move on asbestos risk
POLICY EXPERTS at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) have secured key changes to new European Commission (European Union) guidelines for managing asbestos-related health and safety risks at work.
newsFilm studio employees exposed to asbestos risk
A FILM studio in Hertfordshire has been fined £6,000 after poor management of minor building works led to the disturbance of asbestos – putting employees at risk of exposure to asbestos fibres.
newsHSE launches asbestos exposure consultation
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposals to improve the application of the Control of Asbestos Regulations and guidance around asbestos management to help protect workers and building users.
newsManchester firm fined after workers exposed to asbestos risks
A MANCHESTER based construction company has been fined after workers were put at risk of exposure to asbestos.
newsWork related illness – BOHS calls for action
THE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection and leading scientific body focused on preventing ill health caused by work, has responded to the NHS consultation on men’s health.
newsSupervisor prosecuted after school pupils exposed to asbestos
A CONSTRUCTION site supervisor has been fined after he exposed primary school pupils and staff to asbestos during renovation work.
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