Author: philiphobson

The demolition industry is one of the most dangerous in the world, with workers exposed to a multitude of hazardous materials and environments. Health and safety is very important in the sector to ensure hazards are reduced and people working …

Asbestos Surveys Prevent Harm to Workers Demolishing Properties Read More »

There can be no understating of the danger that asbestos poses. As it poses a severe health hazard when fibres are disturbed, comprehensive measures need to be taken in order to remove the threat of asbestos from any property. One …

Testing and Surveying for Asbestos Read More »

As we learn more about the nature of hazardous materials, we need to adapt the ways we handle them and work around them when they are present in buildings. As we specialise in asbestos surveys in Northern Ireland, we make …

Keeping up to Date With Asbestos Regulations Read More »

Although the potential damage to health from asbestos is widely known these days, it can still be difficult to determine its presence and condition. Asbestos can remain undisturbed for years and present no threat whatsoever. The danger is presented when …

Reducing Health Risks Read More »

Asbestos can be present in any property built before the material was banned entirely in 1999 in the UK. The material was used in countless structures because of its fireproof characteristics and low cost, but it was outlawed after it …

Checking a Property for Asbestos Before Demolition Read More »