7 Jul 2026
Action Mesothelioma Day 2026 took place on 3rd July. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. In support of the day, the risks associated with asbestos were raised in Parliament in an Early Day Motion.
25 Jun 2026
When commissioning an asbestos survey, building owners and duty holders are often faced with a choice between several providers. While cost and availability are important considerations, one factor should never be overlooked: UKAS accreditation.
28 May 2026
Men’s Health Week 2027 runs from 15 to 21 June. The HSE is using it to raise awareness of the risks of working with asbestos, particularly for tradespeople working in the construction sector.
17 Mar 2026
If you are planning renovation work on a building constructed before 2000, it is very likely that you will need an asbestos survey before any work begins. Asbestos was widely used in construction materials throughout the UK for much of the twentieth century, and many older buildings still contain asbestos-containing materials.
25 Feb 2026
A six-figure settlement has been paid after an asbestos survey identified extensive contamination and deterioration of asbestos-containing materials at Poole Hospital. The claim arose after a retired employee died of mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer.
9 Feb 2026
A former Lambeth Council employee has been diagnosed with mesothelioma decades after being exposed to asbestos while working in council-owned housing.