In Northern Ireland asbestos fibre cement was extensively used during construction before the year 2000. It was commonly used on soffits, outbuilding roofing, wall linings and warehouse roofing. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell the difference between modern fibre …
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A former Leeds estate agent was diagnosed with Mesothelioma in 2019 aged 63. A health professionals broke the news, “You have been exposed to asbestos and unfortunately it is incurable”. Most of the cases of asbestos exposure are preventable yet …
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Northern Ireland asbestos related claims exceeds £41 million since 2011. We have discussed previously in our blog that asbestos was used in the building industry right up until it was banned in 1999. Asbestos was used due to its relatively …
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A passer by discovered a burst water pipe at Southampton Common on his way home from work. He thought it looked unusual so consulted others who confirmed that it was coated in asbestos. The member of the public raised the …
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 …
