MPs state that all asbestos must go from public buildings within 40 years
The Work and Pensions Select Committee said asbestos remained the biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. More than 5,000 such fatalities were recorded in 2019....
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Asbestos management company director jailed and fined £100k for failure to protect workers
Chelmsford Crown Court heard that concerns were raised by workers at Ensure Asbestos Management Limited who believed they were being put in danger whilst carrying out refurbishment work....
Builder prosecuted for unsafe asbestos removal that exposed employees to serious health risk
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that Mr Lynch was made aware that asbestos was present in the property, and yet he failed to make adequate enquiries as to where the asbestos was...
Building contractor hit with community service after asbestos disturbance in public park
A contractor has been awarded 100 hours community service and 10 days Rehabilitation Activity following a conviction of health and safety breaches after labourers disturbed asbestos and worked dangerously at height ...
Durham school and contractor hit with fines for unsafe removal of asbestos
A school and its maintenance contractor have been fined after workers disturbed asbestos at the school while installing a new heating system. Peterlee Magistrates’ Court heard that, in February 2019, T.W. Steam & Heating Services Limited had been contracted by Park View Academy, to install a new heating system...
Health and Safety Executive to crack down hard on construction site dust
Starting on Monday 4 October, HSE inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative...
Manufacturing company fined after workers exposed to asbestos
Power Link Machines (UK) Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after the HSE was informed the company was using gaskets within its generator sets that contained asbestos.
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...