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....
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...
Workers had to wear full body protective suits as they removed the dangerous material near Bagworth...
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...
Court hears that employees removed over 1000 sq metre of asbestos insulation board ceiling tiles in an uncontrolled manner, exposing them to asbestos....
A wood working company and its director have been fined after an inspection by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found a series of failings and risks associated with significant quantities of asbestos-containing materials...
As we head into the summer holidays, how confident are you about the presence and condition of any asbestos in your school, university, college or other education premises? Despite asbestos use being outlawed at the turn of this century, it is still prevalent in UK schools, with as many...
The court heard officers "were concerned" the asbestos risk hadn't been taken more seriously...