What to do if you think you have been exposed to asbestos
This article explains what you should do if you think you have been exposed to asbestos What to do if you think you have found asbestos in your home If you are doing DIY work on your home, and you think you have found asbestos, you should seek immediate advice […]
The Hidden Asbestos Epidemic
A dying doctor has warned of a ‘hidden epidemic’ caused by NHS failures. The mother of two has just months to live and is warning the public about asbestos related cancers among NHS staff and patients because hospitals have failed to properly handle the toxic material. Kate Richmond has spoken […]
Why Are Asbestos Inspections Important?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibre which was commonly used in construction and other industries until the late 1990s. Asbestos was used in buildings for insulation, roofing, flooring and was sprayed on walls and ceilings. It is now banned from being used in the UK, however, some buildings may have […]
Asbestos Investigation Launched Over Burry Port Beach
An investigation has been launched after reports came in that asbestos had been found on a beach which is located near the site of an old power station. The mayor of Burry Port, Mike Theodoulou, which is located in Carmarthenshire, was ‘furious about the situation’ and demanded the beach be […]
Why is Asbestos so Dangerous?
Asbestos still kills roughly 5000 people a year, more than the number of people killed on the road. Approximately 20 tradesmen die each week as a result of past exposure to asbestos containing materials. But, asbestos is not just a problem of the past. It may still be present in […]
New AI Technology Used to Track Asbestos Cancer Tumours
Patients receiving treatment for rare cancers linked to asbestos are now being assessed with artificial intelligence (AI) in a pilot project. Scotland has the highest incidence of mesothelioma, a malignant tumour caused by inhaled asbestos fibres, in the world. This is in part due to a traditional heavy industry and […]
Can you try to Remove Asbestos Yourself?
If your building was built before 2000 then it is likely that it contains asbestos containing materials. These materials were used in ceilings, plaster, walls and flooring because they offered fire resistant properties. Although the use of asbestos is now banned, as the dangers have been more thoroughly researched, there […]
Asbestos Regulations for Commercial Properties
If you own, or are thinking about buying, a commercial property, the Control Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012) act states that if the building is built before 2000, you are responsible for managing any asbestos that is in that property, unless your contract or lease states otherwise. This includes rental properties, […]
Bradford Hotel Fined £24,000 for Delayed Asbestos Removal
The owners of a Bradford, city centre hotel have been fined due to delays in removing asbestos. Asbestos was found in several areas of Bradford’s Midland Hotel in November 2017. The asbestos was present in areas used by staff, but not guests, including a basement corridor, a lift shaft and […]
The Three Types of Asbestos and Where They Might be Present
As many as 5000 deaths per year are the result of past asbestos exposure and although asbestos is now banned in the UK can still be found in certain environments. If any building work you plan to undertake has even the slightest chance of disturbing the asbestos, you must be […]