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Occupational Dangers of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a natural, fibrous mineral that is resistant to heat, chemical corrosion and electric conduction. It can be woven into fabric and mixed with other materials to produce a variety of durable products. While most often found in fireproofing … Continue reading
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 came into force on Friday 6th April 2012. The HSE have updated their website with basic information and guidance regarding the additional requirements of notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW). To view this information please click … Continue reading
M&S in court over asbestos removal breaches
The British retailer Marks and Spencer has been taken to court accused of failing to adequately protect shoppers from asbestos during recent refurbishment work. In Winchester Crown Court, M&S bosses were accused by the prosecution of not properly planning renovation … Continue reading
Rochdale asbestos victims to attend cancer awareness day
Asbestos victims and campaigners from Rochdale will be attending a Raising awareness of mesothelioma event in Manchester this Friday (2 July 2010) The meeting has been described by Save Spodden Valley campaigner Jason Addy as ‘very fitting’ as Rochdale was … Continue reading
Workers sent home from blast-hit Lindsey Oil Refinery
Workers at the Lindsey Oil Refinery have been sent home after asbestos was found by teams investigating a fire and explosion at the site. Oil company Total said traces of asbestos had been found at the North East Lincolnshire refinery. … Continue reading
For asbestos it’s best to get the experts in
The British Lung Foundation (BLF) commissioned the survey as part of today’s Action Mesothelioma Day 2010, which aims to draw awareness to the deadly disease which can develop as a result of exposure to asbestos fibres. Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related … Continue reading
Inspectors say schools fail to protect pupils and staff from asbestos
Asbestos tests on dozens of schools have revealed “unacceptable” safety standards that could be putting thousands of children and teachers at risk. An inspection report obtained by The Independent on Sunday shows a grim picture of the lack of … Continue reading
Man killed by asbestos
ASBESTOS caused the death of an elderly man, an inquest heard. It is thought he breathed in the fibres when he was a machine worker in London in the 1950s. His brother-in-law who worked in the same factory also died … Continue reading
HSE fines NHS trust
have made an example of the NHS Trust when they could not be trusted to manage asbestos properly in their building. The NHS Trust in question, St George’s Healthcare in Tooting, Wandsworth was fined £5,000 for neglect to Regulation 4 … Continue reading
ISO: 14001 and OHAS: 18001
NIC are currently working towards accreditation to ISO: 14001 – Environmental Management System and OHAS: 18001 Health & Safety Manager System. The manuals are almost completed and the systems implemented. We expect to achieve accreditation by the end of the … Continue reading
