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HSE Asbestos Essentials Manual Asbestos Essentials is a task manual written and provided by the HSE. The task manual is aimed at building, maintenance and allied trades of non-licensed asbestos work. It is purposefully designed to be durable, practical and small enough to fit in your toolbox so that you have it on hand to […]
Read the full article | Published Aug 27, 2019
How many asbestos related deaths in the UK each year? According to the HSE, statistics show that there are currently over 5,000 asbestos-related disease deaths per year in the UK including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. The latest figures collated in 2016 show that there were 2,595 mesothelioma deaths, with a similar number of lung […]
Read the full article | Published Aug 21, 2019
What are the asbestos regulations for homeowners of domestic premises? Are you a home owner and wondering what the asbestos regulations are when it comes to domestic premises? Well, the asbestos regulations are different for domestic and non-domestic premises. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR) are directed at non-domestic properties, but can also apply […]
Read the full article | Published Aug 05, 2019
What are asbestos related diseases? Asbestos related diseases are caused by exposure to asbestos, where the asbestos fibers are inhaled and affect the lungs and pleura. There are various types of asbestos related diseases that a person may develop. These include non-malignant (non cancerous) diseases such as asbestosis, pleural plaques, pleural effusion, diffuse pleural thickening, rounded atelectasis and malignant diseases (cancerous) […]
Read the full article | Published Jul 15, 2019
When was asbestos used in plaster? Asbestos in plasterboard building materials (cement) was commonly used between 1940 and 1990 in the construction of many residential and commercial buildings. As such, plasterboard asbestos can still be found in many older residential and commercial buildings today. In this blog, we will look at how to tell if […]
Read the full article | Published Jun 17, 2019
What types of insulation contain asbestos? There are different types of asbestos insulation and it varies in appearance. It was a very common material used in homes that were built in the 1950’s and 1960’s. As such, some older properties may still contain some form of asbestos insulation. Asbestos was frequently used because of its […]
Read the full article | Published Jun 10, 2019
What is a Mesothelioma Prognosis? Doctors describe a mesothelioma prognosis as being an overall outlook for a patient who has been diagnosed with the disease. The purpose of a prognosis for the patient is that it helps to determine the different treatment options that are available and which they can pursue, including any prospects of […]
Read the full article | Published Jun 06, 2019
Asbestos materials in 81 year old woman’s home are causing her concern A woman from Hull says she is frightened to live in her own council house after asbestos materials were discovered during an inspection. 81 year old Annie Rowley’s home was inspected by Hull City Council in Browning Close, west Hull, and she was […]
Read the full article | Published Jun 03, 2019
Widow seeks help over husband’s asbestos death. A widow from Lowestoft is asking for help from her husband’s old workmates after his asbestos death on 2nd March 2018. Royston Pothan previously worked as an electrician in Luton and died aged 80 of an asbestos-related disease last year. Mr Pothan was diagnosed with the asbestos related […]
Read the full article | Published May 20, 2019
Hospital fined after contractors & staff exposed to asbestos at work Hospital contractors and staff were exposed to asbestos at work while working for the Royal Shrewsbury hospital. As a result, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust have received a fine totaling £16,000 and have also been ordered to pay more than £18,000 in costs. […]
Read the full article | Published May 14, 2019
