Most people know the importance of safety when it comes to asbestos containing material. Apprentices are taught about asbestos safety in the workplace during their course. Although not everyone understands the danger of asbestos. This often leads to an asbestos …
Essex School Refurbishment Disturbs Asbestos A school in Essex has been fined for failings regarding recent refurbishment works. The failings have put school staff and contractors in danger. The school had planned to convert an old boiler room into a …
Asbestosis is a chronic lung condition caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. Asbestos dust is already present in the air in Northern Ireland. At these levels they should pose no risk to health. When asbestos dust is inhaled during normal …
The Importance of Asbestos Surveys We are quickly becoming wise to the danger of cancer causing asbestos materials. There are far too many stories in Northern Ireland of people who have been exposed to asbestos fibers. Unfortunately some have subsequently …
Asbestos was extensively used in Northern Ireland and can be found in buildings built prior to the year 2000. It is a lethal material that causes serious health risks and even death if inhaled. Many that have suffered the effects …