MPs state that all asbestos must go from public buildings within 40 years
The Work and Pensions Select Committee said asbestos remained the biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. More than 5,000 such fatalities were recorded in 2019....
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HSE begins the latest construction inspection initiative across London with focus on asbestos
The inspection initiative is running until 17 February and will target London construction sites, primarily focusing on risks to health, particularly working with asbestos...
Asbestos present in nine out of 10 NHS trust hospitals, BBC investigation reveals
An inquiry has been demanded after 198 out of 211 trusts responded to Freedom of Information requests admitting that the hazardous material forms part of their buildings...
UK Government’s £32m bill for military veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma after service
The Ministry of Defence has handed out almost £32m to dying veterans who developed a deadly strain of cancer through their military career...
White paper from Lucion Services calls for more, tougher asbestos safety controls
After finding the UK has the worst asbestos health related problems in the world, a new report from Risk Management consultants Lucion Services is demanding more and better safety measures on the presence of ACMs at work...
Shropshire NHS Trust faces prosecution over poorly managed asbestos after project manager blows whistle
The trust which runs Shropshire's two main hospitals is to be prosecuted over the way it managed asbestos on its property...
Fears that asbestos in Colwyn Bay pier ‘could contaminate beach’
Concerns are increasing that asbestos from the derelict Grade II-listed Colwyn Bay pier could contaminate the beach...
Dumped asbestos at old bingo hall is ‘public health hazard’
Construction manager spotted the hazardous substance at the side of the local former Gala Bingo...