Construction firm and property management company fined for unsafe asbestos removal
HSE stress that companies should be aware that they will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action...
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Ex-firefighter with mesothelioma defies odds with pioneering treatment
A former firefighter who was told he has six months to live when diagnosed with mesothelioma has defied the odds thanks to pioneering treatment...
Family search for answers following death of North Shields office worker from asbestos-related cancer
The asbestos-related cancer is more often diagnosed among tradespeople who have come into contact with the harmful fibres...
Dying doctor warns of asbestos ‘hidden epidemic’ caused by NHS failures
An investigation by The Independent has learnt there have been 13 prosecutions linked to NHS breaches of regulations for the handling of asbestos since 2010....
Demolition company owner handed suspended sentence for asbestos offences
ACMs needlessly broken up in significant quantities across the site, leading to the risk of spreading asbestos fibres...
Dealing with the scourge of Japanese Knotweed
The before and the after of Japanese Knotweed eradication. To give a brief insight into how we tackle this most aggressive of weeds,...
Fine old men go for a (very) long walk in aid of Newcastle cancer unit
This week, our friend John Caine and several old mates, colleagues and running buddies, depart for the base of the Pyrenees, to kick off their charity hike the famous Camino de Santiago...
Asbestos safety on HSE’s Health and Safety checklist for classrooms
As children and staff head back to school for a new term, the HSE has produced a checklist showing the real risks, including asbestos ....