Due to its strength and fire resistant properties asbestos was once known as a wonder material. It was used extensively in construction and included windows boards, insulation and roof panels to name but a few. In the UK asbestos was …
Coleraine Property Management Company Fined for Heath & Safety Failings
The Health & Safety Executive NI (HSENI) has led a prosecution against a Coleraine based property management company. On the 6th of January the company was fined for failings regarding the removal of asbestos during refurbishments at Ballybrakes Business Park …
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Calling All Tradespeople
Calling all I.T Installers, Security Installers, Shop Fitters, Electricians, Joiners, Telecoms Installers and everyone in-between. Do you ask for the Asbestos Register before starting work in a commercial building?If the answer is no please read on… What Asbestos Register? It …
Do I Need an Asbestos Survey in Northern Ireland?
Those in charge of commercial premises are required to have an asbestos survey carried out and keep a register of any asbestos in the building. This helps protect anyone who uses the building from coming into contact with asbestos. For …
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Asbestos in Artex Coating
Remember when it was popular to apply artex decorative designs to the ceiling? Many of us still have them in our homes. Unfortunately some artex coatings contained asbestos. Many coatings up until the 80’s used asbestos in them. However asbestos …
