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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Asbestos was used extensively in roofing products including cement based sheets and shingles that contain asbestos. They usually contained around 15% asbestos content. Asbestos which was once dubbed as a “wonder material” had excellent fire retardant properties and strength. Older …
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