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Men’s Health Week: understanding mesothelioma risk in the trades
Men working in skilled trades face higher rates of mesothelioma mortality than the general population. Asbestos was widely used in UK construction until it was banned in 1999. This means it can still be present in buildings constructed or refurbished before 2000, and routine repair, maintenance, or renovation work can disturb it. Trades with particular exposure risk include electrical engineering, carpentry and joinery,…
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Make sure your asbestos management plan is up to date in 2026
As we advance through the year, it’s the perfect time to ensure your asbestos management fundamentals are in good shape….
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The very real business cost of working unsafely with asbestos
Exposure to asbestos is the greatest cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain. If disturbed, harmful fibres are released into the air and can cause fatal diseases when inhaled….
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Damning report claims “tsunami” of deaths likely from asbestos in crumbling UK school buildings
A raft of UK media have this week run stories today regarding the creation of a national online database and the setting up of a programme to remove deadly asbestos in educational establishments…
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Company and director fined after workers exposed to asbestos
Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) visited a site in Stretford, Manchester, and found an uncontrolled spread of asbestos containing materials around the premises.
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Companies fined after 16-year-old worker exposed to asbestos
The worker been breaking up cement sheets taken from the roof of the property and putting them into a skip. Asbestos was later found to be in the cement sheets, exposing the worker to asbestos fibres.
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Two HSE asbestos campaigns highlight the risks
As we approach Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1 – 7 April), the HSE is calling on your support to share their asbestos campaigns with your networks to protect workers’ health….
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Inspectas “delighted” at successful Yorkshire Water tender for asbestos consultancy
Inspectas has successfully been awarded a place on the asbestos consultancy framework for Yorkshire Water.
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