What can designers do about the risk of silica dust?
In March of this year, an APPG report highlighted the dangers of and lack of awareness around silica dust. What can designers do about it? In the 1970s, the use…
The Effect of Asbestos Worldwide
The Effect of Asbestos Worldwide The amount of deaths asbestos has caused is incredible. Its use across the world has been curtailed in recent years but it is still being…
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…
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…
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…
The Truth About The Dangers Of Asbestos
I’ve written before within this blog about asbestos, including cases where companies have ended up in court through negligence or ignorance. This week another company has been served a huge…
The Cape Asbestos Factory
Asbestos is a group of minerals that occur naturally and were used in building materials as well as vehicle brakes. Its purpose was to stop corrosion and resist heat and…
Why Asbestos Awareness is Important for the UK
Like so many other regions around the world, the United Kingdom has battled asbestos concerns for decades. Use of this toxic mineral occurred in just about every industry, placing millions…
Fall from Height Results in Serious Head Injury
As health and safety consultants we often try to point out the dangers involved in working in construction. Falls from height are one of the most common forms of injuries…
9/11 – The ongoing threat from Asbestos
On the 11th September 2001 a terrorist attack on New York City brought the World Trade Center crashing down. On that day thousands of people died inside towers, including rescue…
The Asbestos Surveyors Guide
Asbestos Surveyors Guide The Asbestos Surveyors Guide has been prepared by the Health and Safety Executive (and others) to assist in compliance with the “duty-to-manage” asbestos in premises (part of…
