newsASBESTOS RELATED diseases still claim 5,000 deaths every year. A long latency period means that very often several decades can pass before the onset of symptoms . For those who have been exposed to asbestos, the health implications can be devastating.
newsA CONSTRUCTION company and its director have been fined for health and safety failings after a house partially collapsed in Manchester.
newsAN ASBESTOS removal company has been convicted and its director given a prison sentence after failing to ensure the safe removal of asbestos.
newsTHE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness among younger people who work as plumbers, electricians and other trades, of the risks associated with asbestos.
productTHERE ARE six million tonnes of asbestos spread across 1.5 million buildings in the UK, including up to 80% of schools and 94% of public buildings such as hospitals. Any building constructed or renovated before 1999 has the potential to contain asbestos.
newsThe British Occupational Hygiene Society, a leading scientific body and the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection has welcomed the findings of a review by the Health and Safety Executive of the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
newsIOSH HAS unveiled refreshed guidance on managing the risks of occupational cancer.
newsTHE TUC and a group of MPs have warned hundreds of NHS buildings across London still contain asbestos – including hospitals.
productINDUSTRY EXPERT Tim Turney at occupational hygiene and environmental expert Casella, shares how employers can effectively protect their workers from hazardous exposure
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