Children build sandcastles with pieces of asbestos on Carmarthenshire beach
An investigation has now been launched into reports of asbestos being found on Burry Port beach from the site of the former Carmarthen Bay Power Station.
Category: Asbestos Management
HSE appeals for feedback to their review on the asbestos regulations and how they are working
This is your chance to make a valuable and positive contribution to the ongoing regulation of asbestos. As such your input is vital and will be invaluable to HSE, so if asbestos is relevant to you or your business, please take part if you can...
Heavy fines for Bradford hotel over asbestos removal delays
The court heard officers "were concerned" the asbestos risk hadn't been taken more seriously...
Cornish construction company fined after dangerous demolition
There were no welfare facilities on site, no risk assessments and no demolition plans or asbestos survey available...
Building contractor fined for asbestos failings
A company has been fined for failing to complete the correct asbestos survey at a domestic construction project...
Why asbestos management must continue through lockdown, say professional bodies
Asbestos professional and trade bodies issue joint statement advising all duty-holders that asbestos must continue to be managed ...
Lorry-load of asbestos dumped on Dumfriesshire farm
Due to the hazardous nature of the material, the incident was raised as a matter of urgency with local and national agencies ...
Asbestos risk awareness should be part of NHS staff training, new study recommends
Awareness of asbestos risk and the possibility of a mesothelioma diagnosis should be added to the mandatory training for new NHS staff, given that asbestos is present in many hospital buildings, a report has recommended....