The Risks of Asbestos in Retail in the UK

12 Jun 2025

The risks of exposure to dangerous levels of asbestos to people working in the retail sector in the UK have been highlighted by the family of a former Waitrose worker who died of Mesothelioma.

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Asbestos and You

15 Apr 2025

The Health and Safety Executive have launched a campaign called Asbestos And You, targeting tradespeople, under the slogan Protect your future: take action this April.

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Tradespeople are at risk from Asbestos

26 Feb 2025

A survey conducted in September 2024 by High Speed Training shows that tradespeople in the UK are at risk of exposure to dangerous levels of asbestos.

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The World Health Organisation speaks on Asbestos

14 Jan 2025

In September 2024 the World Health Organisation gave it’s view on asbestos: Asbestos-related diseases can be prevented, and the most efficient way to prevent them is to stop the use of all forms of asbestos.

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Surveys reveal the poor condition of asbestos in UK schools and hospitals.

19 Dec 2024

In 2023 Start Software produced a report on the state of asbestos in UK schools and hospitals, based on their database of the results of asbestos surveys. In November 2024 they updated the report.  It’s not good news.

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Learn how to be asbestos aware

27 Nov 2024

HSE provides a video that explains how to protect yourself and others from the risks of asbestos.  It is presented by Prof David Fishwick, Chief Medical Adviser at HSE.

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