London Underground trains that ‘carry asbestos materials’ are set to run until 2040s
Freedom of Information (FOI) request exposes the scale of asbestos that is present on the “1972 stock” Tube trains which run all passenger services on the line...
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Asbestos found among rubbish dumped in mindless rural fly-tip
Workers had to wear full body protective suits as they removed the dangerous material near Bagworth...
Building contractor hit with community service after asbestos disturbance in public park
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 ...
Durham school and contractor hit with fines for unsafe removal of asbestos
A school and its maintenance contractor have been fined after workers disturbed asbestos at the school while installing a new heating system. Peterlee Magistrates’ Court heard that, in February 2019, T.W. Steam & Heating Services Limited had been contracted by Park View Academy, to install a new heating system...
British Occupational Hygiene Society invites asbestos professionals to 2021 Virtual Conference
The British Occupational Hygiene Society, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, and the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM) are inviting ...
Another construction company fined for employee asbestos exposure
Court hears that employees removed over 1000 sq metre of asbestos insulation board ceiling tiles in an uncontrolled manner, exposing them to asbestos....
Health and Safety Executive to crack down hard on construction site dust
Starting on Monday 4 October, HSE inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative...
Planning to refurbish your business or residential premises? Think asbestos!
If your company has a construction, refurbishment or demolition project in the pipeline, then you are responsible for undertaking specific asbestos surveys....