Over 300 schools in Kent alone could contain deadly asbestos
The county council is being prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for alleged breaches at one primary school ...
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Asbestos death secretary’s family awarded £360,000 compensation
Lawyers for her family said it was a landmark case because it was the first time a judge had ruled that harmful dust must be suppressed at its source...
Excellent asbestos resources available from IOSH to help beat occupational cancer
The IOSH has a fantastic range of free resources to help both the public and professionals find out more about asbestos and how to manage it....
Chingford residents seek reassurance asbestos-ridden school buildings will be safely demolished
Contractors are working in Selwyn Primary School’s two Edwardian buildings to demolish them and improve the Chingford facility, but residents are worried children and staff may be at risk...
Furniture company fined for poor condition of asbestos containing materials
A company which manufactures and distributes furniture was fined £6,000 for failing to properly assess the risk from exposure to asbestos containing materials...
Woman killed by mesothelioma after asbestos dust exposure from carpenter husband’s work clothes
An inquest yesterday into the death of Janet O’Connell revealed she had been diagnosed with the asbestos-related disease despite having had no direct contact with the material...
IOSH launches No Time To Lose campaign as their survey reveals one in four construction workers exposed to asbestos
One in four construction workers say they have been exposed to asbestos while two-thirds do not know that it can cause cancer, according to a survey by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health ...
The health and safety toolbox: Know your ABC of controlling risks at work
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has a great range of tools and guidance to help small and medium sized businesses understand health and safety...