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What are the main health risks from asbestos?
Asbestos is responsible for over 5000 deaths every year. Younger people, if routinely exposed to asbestos fibres over time, are at greater risk of developing asbestos-related disease than older workers…
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Northern Ireland company fined for failing to protect employees from asbestos exposure
Digital Fire and Security (NI) Limited was brought before Crown Court today, following an incident in November 2013 that was reported to the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland …
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Unlicensed company removes asbestos ceiling from school
A construction firm removed an asbestos ceiling in a school despite not being legally approved to do the work….
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New construction guidance to stop workers dying each week from occupational disease
The construction industry has launched new guidance to encourage better management of occupational health risks. HSE is urging the industry to put an end to the hundreds of construction workers that die…
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Birds pecking asbestos roof led to mesothelioma death for warehouse worker
A man died from mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos from birds pecking at a roof where he worked for 13 years…
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Asbestos database warning which schools contain substance would be ‘too bureaucratic’ says Education Minister
Education Minister Huw Lewis says that a database informing parents which schools contain the hazardous substance would not help public safety, More than 400 people signed a petition…
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HSE publishes latest stats on asbestos related deaths in the UK
The HSE has published latest statistics (collated up to 2013) regarding deaths caused by exposure to asbestos. There are four main diseases associated with inhalation of asbestos fibres…
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