Former plumber dies following exposure to asbestos
A former plumber died of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos during his career. Coroners concluded at a Hereford Town Hall hearing that death was due to an industrial disease...
Year: 2016
Former vice-chairman of North Devon Council fined for asbestos danger
A former vice-chairman of North Devon Council has appeared in court after exposing a family to asbestos while carrying out boiler work....
Durham man fined for potential exposure of asbestos to the public
A County Durham man has been fined for potentially exposing members of the public to asbestos fibres during the refurbishment of a residential property...
Man fined after exposing employees to asbestos
An employee exposed his workers to asbestos fibres during the refurbishment of a social club in Ashington, Northumberland....
Demolition of Chelmsford’s ugliest building delayed again over asbestos fears
The demolition of a building voted Chelmsford's ugliest has been delayed for another two weeks amid discovery of unexpected asbestos...
Gateshead MP demands action to ensure compensation for dying veterans
A North East MP is leading calls for the Prime Minister to close a loophole that means dozens of dying ex-servicemen will miss out on compensation. Blaydon MP Dave Anderson led a delegation to 10 Downing Street to hand on a letter urging David Cameron to help veterans...
HSE responds to UCATT release on construction deaths
On 18 Feb 2016, construction union UCATT issued a press release to media that claimed there was an increase in prosecution delays and fall in convictions following construction deaths....
Company fined £16,000 over inappropriate storage of hazardous waste including asbestos
A South Devon company has been ordered to pay nearly £16,000 after pleading guilty to offences relating to inappropriate storage of hazardous waste, including asbestos roof tiles. The case was heard on 26 January at Torquay Magistrates’ Court after the Environment Agency (EA) brought charges against the company...