Year: 2018

Owning or being responsible for commercial premises demands certain asbestos related obligations. If you are the landlord, tenant or management company, you are usually responsible for looking after any asbestos. The only exception is when your contract or lease says …

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Buying a new home can be an exciting but daunting process. Asbestos is often overlooked and few people tend to think about it. We may be more interested in getting a full structural survey for common problems but you should …

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The unused Ebrington Primary School in Derry / Londonderry near the waterside area has been set on fire for the third time. NIFRS have warned that asbestos could be released into the air if the tiles containing the substance are …

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Asbestos has been found in school bunsen burner gauze mats in England. The Health & Safety Executive have warned some of the mats contain Tremolite asbestos. They report that the risk is low but are investigating. The Health & Safety …

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Asbestos has been discovered at The Bridge of Don Academy in Aberdeen. According to the Press and Journal article contractors had been removing asbestos panels with no breathing apparatus. Around 25 staff members were put at risk. This included Teachers, …

School Duty Holder “Forgot About Asbestos” Read More »