Company and director fined after workers exposed to asbestos
Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) visited a site in Stretford, Manchester, and found an uncontrolled spread of asbestos containing materials around the premises.
Tag: Building
Two HSE asbestos campaigns highlight the risks
As we approach Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1 - 7 April), the HSE is calling on your support to share their asbestos campaigns with your networks to protect workers’ health....
Are you compliant with the new Fire Safety Regulations?
As of 1st October 2023, new fire safety regulations have been enacted, which place additional responsibilities on Responsible Persons...
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 ...
Inconsistent monitoring of asbestos in Welsh schools could put pupils and staff at risk, unions have warned
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request by BBC Wales shows more than 900 schools are known to contain asbestos...
Planning to refurbish your business or residential premises? Think asbestos!
If your company has a construction, refurbishment or demolition project in the pipeline, then you are responsible for undertaking specific asbestos surveys....
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...