Academy demolition suspended over asbestos fears
Demolition work at a former Aberdeen school has been suspended following asbestos concerns...
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Asbestos cancer mesothelioma deaths at record high in the South West
New data from the HSE shows mesothelioma has caused the deaths of 154 people in Cornwall between 2013 and 2017...
MoD staff sent on “indefinite leave” after discovery of widespread asbestos contamination
Testing is underway at a Ministry of Defence site in Ashchurch after staff were reportedly 'evacuated' due to "widespread asbestos contamination", it is reported...
British businesses targeted in new dust inspections, advises HSE
Firms across Great Britain are to be targeted in a new series of inspections focusing on dust control by the Health and Safety Executive...
Glasgow construction company pay the price for releasing asbestos containing materials during refurbishment
A Glasgow based building contractor has been fined after an employee used a powered saw to cut through a kitchen cupboard door, accidentally releasing asbestos containing materials...
Children told to keep out of an unused school due to risk of asbestos poisoning
Young people and children have been told to keep out of an unused Highland school due to the dangers and risk of asbestos poisoning...
White paper from Lucion Services calls for more, tougher asbestos safety controls
After finding the UK has the worst asbestos health related problems in the world, a new report from Risk Management consultants Lucion Services is demanding more and better safety measures on the presence of ACMs at work...
Workers find asbestos at another Aberdeen school
A union boss has called for answers after asbestos was discovered at an Aberdeen school just days before pupils return after the summer holidays...