01279 213 600
01279 213 600
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:
As an example, their FAQ on “What are the health risks from asbestos?” starts by explaining the following.
Asbestos is responsible for over 5000 deaths every year. Younger people, if routinely exposed to asbestos fibres over time, are at greater risk of developing asbestos-related disease than older workers. This is due to the time it takes for the body to develop symptoms after exposure to asbestos (latency).
