newsAsbestos analyst fined for falsifying documents
An asbestos analyst has been fined after he falsified an asbestos air clearance certificate, following licensed asbestos removal in Manchester.
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articleAsbestos: the key to breathing easy
Of all the airborne hazards to be found in the workplace, asbestos remains one of the most insidious. With around 5000 people in the UK each year dying of asbestos-related illnesses (more than the number of people killed in Britain’s roads) the reputation of asbestos as the hidden killer remains intact and will do so until as many people as possible receive the correct training in how to identify and protect themselves and others.
productAnalysis key to abrasive blasting
Asbestos surveying and analysis specialist Lucion Environmental has reiterated the importance of effective personal monitoring strategies when abrasive blasting systems are used to remove residual asbestos containing materials (ACMs).
productHalf mask respiratory protection
The AVIVA is the latest half mask from Scott Safety, a designer and manufacturer of respirators and personal protective equipment. Ensuring worker comfort and wellbeing are priorities, and the half mask’s low-profile head harness is said to offer greater stability and compatibility with safety helmets and eye protection.
productFunding for asbestos technology
NCL Innovation, the UK’s early stage technology investor, is leading a funding round for start-up Alert Technology. It is helping the company to take its technology – which is designed to save lives through real time detection of airborne asbestos – from concept through to commercial success.
productConsultancy divisions brought together
Lucion Services is bringing its two consultancy divisions together. Under the new arrangements Salbrook Vance, a provider of strategic hazardous material management consulting, will be merged with construction safety specialists Innov8 Safety Solutions.
newsConstruction company fined three quarters of a million pounds after asbestos failings
Barroerock Construction has been fined after repeated asbestos failings.
productAirborne asbestos warning device
Alert Technology, a South Devon based business, celebrated the successful first close in their first investment round of c.£700,000 at the end of 2016 and are now looking to top up this investment with a lift round on SyndicateRoom.com.
productPower assisted respirator
Scott Safety has enhanced its Phantom Vision power assisted respirator to offer an improved user experience.
productAsbestos still a major concern
Asbestos is still a growing concern for the UK, with many people googling their apprehensions daily.
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