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Household items containing asbestos – you may not realise that many everyday products you thought were safe could still contain asbestos.
Read the full article | Published Aug 11, 2020
Advice and guidance for homeowners on the safe removal and disposing of asbestos panels and roofing from a shed or garage.
Read the full article | Published Aug 05, 2020
If you’re going to be working with hazardous asbestos, then you must ensure you’re wearing the correct PPE kit for maximum protection.
Read the full article | Published May 13, 2020
Many older homes in the UK built before the asbestos ban in 1999 may still contain asbestos. Learn where these ACM’s may be located.
Read the full article | Published Mar 16, 2020
How dangerous is asbestos? This article details the dangers of asbestos and the associated risks and consequences of asbestos exposure.
Read the full article | Published Feb 04, 2020
What is an Asbestos Management Plan? An asbestos management plan is either a hand written or a typed document on a computer that details exactly who is responsible for managing asbestos in a commercial or public building. Whichever method is chosen, whether hand written or a digital copy, it’s vital that the asbestos management plan […]
Read the full article | Published Jan 20, 2020
What kind of cancer did Steve McQueen have? Today on 7th Nov 2019 marks the 39th anniversary of the death of the famous american actor, Steve McQueen. Steve Mcqueen was nicknamed in the media as ‘The King of Cool’ and was well known for his acting roles in films such as The Magnificent Seven, Sand […]
Read the full article | Published Nov 07, 2019
What year was asbestos finally banned in the UK? Surprisingly, asbestos wasn’t fully banned in the UK until November 1999. Initially, back in 1985, the first asbestos prohibition laws were introduced and the UK banned the import and use of blue (crocidolite) and brown (amosite) asbestos. It took some years later before the UK government […]
Read the full article | Published Nov 06, 2019
What is asbestos encapsulation? Asbestos encapsulation is a process which involves leaving the asbestos material in place and treating it with a flexible sealant that forms a protective layer between the material and the indoor environment. This procedure ensures that any future wear and tear won’t cause any asbestos fibers to be released into the […]
Read the full article | Published Sep 16, 2019
Do old boilers contain asbestos? Asbestos containing materials can be found in various locations, both within the structure of a building and also in fixed items of plant and equipment, such as an old boiler. Pre 1984, when the UK banned the use of asbestos in boiler manufacture, boilers were the cause of asbestos contamination […]
Read the full article | Published Sep 04, 2019
