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Think Asbestos is Ancient History? Think Again!

By David Cant | Published June 26, 2015

Think Asbestos is Ancient History? Think Again! Recently, a London council found itself in court after it became apparent that they had been ignoring warnings about asbestos being in the Town Hall basement – since 1984! What makes the story even more cringe-worthy is the fact that the presence of asbestos had been confirmed in… Read the Full Post

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The dangers of asbestos – harmful to health and deadly

By David Cant | Published January 25, 2011

Asbestos has become synonymous with danger. Ever since the safely concerns of Asbestos were brought to light, there has been a nationwide clampdown on the management and removal of asbestos, and it’s not difficult to see why. What is asbestos? Asbestos is a silicate mineral which has a number of very desirable properties. When it… Read the Full Post

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