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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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

5 Most Common Asbestos Containing Materials Read More »

Asbestos insulating board was used in factories, schools, homes and offices across Northern Ireland. It was mostly amosite and crysolite asbestos used as: Fireproofing panels soffits window panels ceiling tiles partition walls Roof light uplifts Bath panels and many more …

What is AIB (Asbestos Insulating Board?) Read More »