The inspection initiative is running until 17 February and will target London construction sites, primarily focusing on risks to health, particularly working with asbestos...
Tag: Construction
A former Burton carpenter did not develop signs of a "horrible" asbestos-related disease until half a century after he was exposed to it, an inquest has been told...
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...
A landlord and building contractor have been fined after large quantities of asbestos fibres were released from the demolition of a conservatory at a rented property...
Two construction companies have been fined after sub-contractors working under their control were exposed to asbestos fibres during school refurbishment work...
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Construction Group has released two superb webinars around asbestos management...
People are worried about irreversible damage from asbestos after demolition work revealed toxic fibres in the structure...
These inspections will be the first time the regulator has targeted the industry with a specific focus on respiratory risks and occupational lung disease ...