How To Arrange an Asbestos Risk Assessment
Asbestos risk assessments are a vital first step in handling an asbestos problem. They provide comprehensive information about the presence and quantity of any asbestos found in the building and form a jumping-off point for your asbestos management plan. But when should you arrange an asbestos risk assessment? And what […]
What Does An Asbestos Survey Involve?
Asbestos surveys are incredibly important as part of an asbestos management plan to assess risks and prevent harm to those who live or work in a building. Types Of Asbestos Survey There are three different types of asbestos surveys: management surveys, pre-demolition surveys and pre-refurbishment surveys. Management Surveys This survey […]
What Is An Asbestos Report?
An asbestos report is incredibly important in premises where asbestos has been discovered. It doesn’t matter if the property is commercial or residential the more aware you are of asbestos the safer everyone will be. This is especially the case for workers in construction, electrics or plumbing who have a […]
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 […]