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10 Oct 2024
A coalition of leading health charities, professional bodies, unions, and campaigners has raised concerns about the dangers of asbestos in schools, warning that up to 150 school workers and pupils in the UK may face fatal exposure each year.
19 Sep 2024
The Health and Safety Executive have published the statistics for the number of deaths due to mesothelioma Great Britain in 2022: 2,257.
16 May 2024
There are many different types of asbestos containing material (ACM) which can be found in many different parts of a building, from the roof to the basement. The HSE has a useful guide to help you recognise them.
2 May 2024
The Health & Safety Executive’s Asbestos FAQs are a good starting point for information on asbestos and safety. They are targeted at a range of audiences:
And also include sections on:
12 Apr 2024
The duty to manage asbestos is placed on the person or organisation that has the main responsibility for maintenance or repair of the building. It applies to non-domestic premises and the common parts of multi-occupancy domestic premises, such as purpose built flats. The HSE has created a video to explain the basic steps that should be taken to manage any asbestos in a building and to protect people from the risks of exposure.
15 Feb 2024
The Health and Safety Executive has launched a campaign to help people understand if they have a duty to manage the risks of asbestos in buildings. It includes a simple online questionnaire which can be found here.
