Worker fell to his death through fragile asbestos roof
An investigation by the HSE found that the area accessed did not have safety nets fitted and the building occupier failed to take reasonably practicable measures...
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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...
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...
Heavy fines for Bradford hotel over asbestos removal delays
The court heard officers "were concerned" the asbestos risk hadn't been taken more seriously...
Cornish construction company fined after dangerous demolition
There were no welfare facilities on site, no risk assessments and no demolition plans or asbestos survey available...
Dedicated mesothelioma research centre launched at the University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is set to lead the way in pioneering patient-led mesothelioma research after being specially selected to launch the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre - Sheffield (MURC-S)
Building contractor fined for asbestos failings
A company has been fined for failing to complete the correct asbestos survey at a domestic construction project...