Asbestos, the once wonder material has turned out to be one of the most harmful and hazardous substances on Earth. Used extensively in the building industry right up until it was banned in the UK in 1999, Asbestos can still …
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School Closure After Asbestos Found During Building Work
A secondary school could be closed until the new year due to asbestos debris found after demolition works. Asbestos was discovered by contractors after a building on the site was demolished. The site was found to be contaminated with asbestos …
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Is Your Working Environment Safe?
Commercial premises should have an asbestos register to help keep everyone safe from asbestos. In previous times such procedures would not have been common nor enforced so this potentially put people at risk. Legacy Asbestos Issues We recently came across …
Social Media Groups Advice – Good or Bad?
In a world where information can be found instantaneously, we look at the quality of this information. Social media plays a big part and many D.I.Y and trades groups can be found on Facebook, TikTok and other platforms. Many social …
5 Most Common Asbestos Containing Materials
Asbestos was once hailed as a wonder material. It was cheap, flexible, strong and fire resistant so it was used throughout the construction industry. We regularly warn about the dangers associated with asbestos and how exposure can be avoided. In …
