European Council agrees to improve protection from asbestos for workers

8 Dec 2022

Ministers of Employment from the governments of the EU states have agreed to improve the protection from asbestos given to workers.  The current level of acceptable exposure will be significantly lowered, and more modern methods will be used to measure the level of asbestos in the atmosphere.

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More than 100,000 buildings in the UK contain asbestos

24 Nov 2022

An authoritative report, based on 128,000 asbestos surveys, shows that more than 100,000 buildings in the UK contain dangerous asbestos.  Historic exposure to asbestos causes 5,500 deaths a year in the UK: that is 15 every day.

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HSE Assess Asbestos in Schools

12 Aug 2022

The Heath and Safety Executive have announced a new program of inspections to assess how well schools are managing the risks from asbestos.  The inspections will cover primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales. Read on…

20 Years of Asbestos Management

1 May 2022

This year is the 20th anniversary of a formal duty to manage the risks of asbestos becoming a legal obligation for those responsible for a non-domestic building. Read on…

Parliamentary report recommends full removal of asbestos

21 Apr 2022

The Parliamentary Work and Pensions committee published a report on the Health and Safety Executive’s approach to asbestos management. It marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.  The report says:

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Workers exposed to asbestos at the Palace of Westminster

21 Mar 2022

At least 117 people were at risk of exposure to asbestos during renovation works at the Palace of Westminster.

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