Mesothelioma Caused by Asbestos Exposure at School
As reported earlier on this blog, we wrote about our concerns of asbestos in schools. The Mirror reported a story of a very sad case in Liverpool. A lady was left widowed when her husband died last year from mesothelioma aged 53.
Asbestos Lagged Pipework
Mr Trimm was diagnosed with Mesothelioma. He said that as a young schoolboy he would skip lessons and spend time under the stage where there was asbestos lagged pipes. It is reported that his widow sued Liverpool City Council for £500,000, however the council agreed to a private payout to settle the case at London’s High Court.
The court heard how Mr Trimm was sent to fetch equipment from under the stage by the teachers. The court was told that this is where he was exposed to asbestos dust. He would also spend time there when he skipped Maths lessons by hiding under the stage.
The council settled the case confidentially and said they were “deeply sorry” for Mrs Trimm’s loss. A representative for the council said they hope this will help her move on.
Importance of Asbestos Management
How do you manage asbestos? Where do you even start? We can carry out a thorough asbestos survey at your premises. You will receive a plain English report on the findings. This will help you know what type of asbestos is present, where it is located and it’s condition along with recommendations from our professional team.
Our asbestos survey will enable you to create an asbestos management plan to keep all visitors safe. It will help you demonstrate your commitment to the health & safety of all users of the building.
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