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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.
25 Jan 2024
Mesothelioma UK has launched a report on the costs and benefits of removing asbestos from UK schools and hospitals called Clearing the Air. The report looks at asbestos-related diseases caused by exposure to asbestos for teachers, doctors, nurses and other employees who work in those buildings but never worked directly with asbestos.
9 Nov 2023
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is taking a significant step towards better asbestos control in non-domestic buildings, and your experience could help them. They are asking duty-holders who have had an asbestos survey completed to let them know about their experience.
