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...
Tag: Public Health
Limerick residents to leave homes as asbestos problem is tackled
A number of residents will be forced to leave their homes over the next four weeks as the the council moves to tackle an asbestos problem in a Limerick city housing estate...
Deadly asbestos among tons of rubbish cleared from site for Luton’s new football stadium
Over 100 metres of fly-tipped rubbish have been cleared at the request of a town football club this week after locals voiced concerned over the hazardous materials on site...
Worrying rise in illegally dumped asbestos, ITV News reports
The visual and environmental impact of fly-tipping is stark, but now the risk to human health is also becoming clear...
Piles of dangerous asbestos dumped behind a Herts church car park
Piles of broken asbestos were carelessly dumped in a Batford church ground over the bank holiday weekend...
Concern grows over ‘risk of explosion and asphyxiation’ at potential Teesside homes development
Contaminants including asbestos could pose 'risk' - fears mount as residents await in-depth results but council says it's not aware of any issues...
Row over asbestos dumped in ancient woodland
A businessman has defended the “illegal dumping” of asbestos on ancient woodland, saying he has followed “expert advice from day one”, reports the Salisbury Journal...
Essex electrician killed by inhaling dust full of asbestos fibres
An electrician who began his career working in a factory filled with asbestos died as a result of mesothelioma, an inquest has heard...