Volunteer-based organisations and the asbestos threat
Volunteer-based organisations and the asbestos threat Asbestos is a constant danger – particularly in older buildings. So it was little surprise when the substance was found in a partition wall…
Historical Asbestos Exposure Continues To Create Headlines
Historical Asbestos Exposure Continues To Create Headlines Although asbestos exposure is most commonly associated with industries that are involved in the direct handling of the substance, virtually anyone working in…
Workers! Asbestos is the UK’s No.1 workplace killer – are You at risk?
Never overlook Asbestos Surveys There are 4,500 deaths a year in the UK alone from asbestos in the workplace. That’s 86 workers and tradesmen every week. It’s a heavy-hitter, not…
Be Alert: Your Asbestos Removal Company may be Exposing you to Unimaginable Health Risks
Value Asbestos Surveys In the UK alone, more than 4,500 people die from asbestos related illnesses, making asbestos the single most dangerous killer in the construction industry. Some of the…
Get an Asbestos Survey – Value Your Business!
Value an Asbestos Survey Imagine having to shut down your entire workplace indefinitely, without warning. It’s a frightening prospect, but something many business owners have to face when asbestos is…
Asbestos Advice Issued To School Head Teachers
Asbestos Advice It may sound like a health and safety myth, but reports that schools have been banned from displaying First World War helmets and gas masks in class have…
A Duel with Asbestos, the Monster Hiding in the Walls
Finding Asbestos Asbestos was used in old vehicle brakes and clutches, building materials, floor tiles, friction products, textiles, and insulation for pipes. It is in the construction industry and ship…
Asbestos: The Hidden Killer
The facts on asbestos don’t make pretty reading. When it comes to deaths related to the UK workplace, asbestos is at the very top of the list. For those who…
Health and Safety Executive Making Site Inspections This Week
The HSE have begun to make a series of surprise inspections this week. The spot checks are planned for a month with the inspectors checking sites up and down the…
Working with Asbestos – Get Asbestos Training
Before undertaking any work in a building you should ask the boss of the job whether an an asbestos survey has been carried out and is Asbestos present. If working…
The Risks of Occupational Illnesses
Annual Health and Safety Statistics The HSE released their annual health and safety statistics back at the end of October. The figures were promising as they showed that there was…
Fines for Wimbledon Firm after Irresponsible Demolition Work
The public and workers were put at risk due to the activity of a construction firm in Wimbledon. AA Construction were found to be dropping materials and littering the site…