Department for Education ‘exposed staff to asbestos risk’ at derelict Runcorn property
The HSA has revealed it reprimanded the Department For Education for failing to protect staff from exposure to asbestos during remediation work ...
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Stockton Globe’s revamp remains on track despite 10 weeks and £300k of asbestos works
The Stockton Globe's reopening is still on track despite a £300,000 asbestos removal bill, says Stockton Council...
Bedfordshire contractor fined for poor asbestos assessment
A Bedfordshire based contractor has been fined after failing to carry out suitable assessment of asbestos removal work...
More than half of Liverpool’s schools may contain asbestos
59% of schools in the area had been identified by Liverpool City Council as potentially having asbestos within them...
MPs to move out of ‘asbestos-riddled’ Parliament in £4bn restoration plan
The true scale of asbestos in the Palace of Westminster is so vast that MPs were in danger of inhaling the lethal substance, according to a report...
Asbestos weighing 80kg cleared from Prestwick beach after closure
Asbestos weighing the same as a baby elephant has been cleared from Prestwick beach. And more is on the way, say council chiefs battling to plug an environmental horror...
Inquest into man killed after being electrocuted while removing asbestos at High School
James Paul died while removing asbestos at Cwmcarn High School on July 19, 2013. His inquest began at Newport Coroner’s Court today...
Former vice-chairman of North Devon Council fined for asbestos danger
A former vice-chairman of North Devon Council has appeared in court after exposing a family to asbestos while carrying out boiler work....