Top Signs Your Property May Have Asbestos and What to Do Next
Asbestos is no longer used in construction, but it can still be present in millions of UK buildings. If your property was built before the year 2000, there’s always a chance that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were used. While you can’t always spot asbestos with the naked eye, some common indicators […]
Why Professional Asbestos Surveys Matter: Lessons from a School Exposure Incident
A recent court case has highlighted just how critical it is to take asbestos seriously, especially in public buildings like schools. In May 2023, a site supervisor working on kitchen refurbishments at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bristol cut through asbestos insulation, releasing dangerous fibres into a space actively […]
How to Perform an Asbestos Risk Assessment
Asbestos assessment is essential when work on a property is likely to disturb asbestos-containing materials (ACM). The person in charge of a building must ensure that an asbestos risk assessment is performed to prevent workers or residents from being exposed to asbestos. By undertaking this process, workers can feel safe […]