newsEnsure apprentices are asbestos aware, urges UKATA
THE UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) is urging construction employers to ensure asbestos awareness training is provided to all apprentices.
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newsMan fined for illegally dumping asbestos
A GLASGOW man who illegally dumped asbestos on private land has been fined.
newsIOSH calls for better asbestos management
STRONGER MEASURES on asbestos management are needed to save lives, according to the global body for health and safety professionals.
newsBuilder prosecuted for exposing employees to asbestos
KIERAN LYNCH has been prosecuted after his employees were exposed to asbestos while refurbishing domestic premises in Barnsdale Road, Reading.
newsDirectors fined for unlicensed asbestos removal
THE MANAGING director and the director of a printing company, have been fined for safety breaches after organising the removal of asbestos insulation board by untrained personnel.
newsProperty Management Company admits asbestos failings
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has successfully led a prosecution against Coleraine based property management company, Oriental Developments Limited.
articleWho wants safer schools?
Nick Pullan reminds us that asbestos in schools and hospitals remains a threat that we mustn’t lose sight of in the shadow of COVID-19.
newsContractor sentenced after asbestos disturbance
A CONTRACTOR has been awarded 100 hours community service and 10 days Rehabilitation Activity following a conviction of health and safety breaches after labourers disturbed asbestos and worked dangerously at height while refurbishing a disused park toilet block.
newsBuilder fined for unsafe asbestos removal
A BUILDER has been fined after disturbing asbestos and removing it without adequate precautions at a pub in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
newsSchool and contractor fined for asbestos disturbance
A SCHOOL and its maintenance contractor have been fined after workers disturbed asbestos at the school while installing a new heating system.
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