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Results of various recent nationwide asbestos related surveys

There have been various surveys regarding asbestos awareness which have been implemented across the UK recently. UKAS carried out a survey in 2011 under the guise of Accredited Asbestos Campaign by various professionals representing a wide range of business sizes and disciplines in the UK.  Another survey was carried out by the British Lung Foundation […]

Read the full article | Published Jun 08, 2012

Terminally ill joiner sues authority for up to half a million pounds

Christopher Turner, a terminally-ill  joiner who says he was exposed to deadly asbestos while employed at Derbyshire County Council, is suing the authority for up to half a million pounds. Mr Turner, 53, was diagnosed with the deadly industrial lung disease mesothelioma in June last year and was given just six months to live. He […]

Read the full article | Published Jun 01, 2012

‘Managing Asbestos in Buildings, A Brief Guide’ – Download now for free!!!!

The Health and Safety Executive has published a leaflet titled ‘Managing Asbestos in Buildings – A Brief Guide’ this year to assist people who own, manage or have responsibilities for buildings, which may contain asbestos. This includes all non-domestic buildings, whatever the type of business, and the common areas of domestic buildings, eg halls, stairwells, […]

Read the full article | Published May 25, 2012

Death of electrician who was exposed to asbestos in ship and submarine building industry

An electrician who was exposed to asbestos during various employments in the ship and submarine building industry has died. Roland Hutchinson had devoted his life after retirement to Chaddesen Social Club and raisning awarness for bowel cancer. His daughter, Elaine Fazekas, said ‘my dad was my closest friend and I miss him dearly’. Mr. Hutchinson […]

Read the full article | Published May 24, 2012

Royal visit to newly refurbished King David School, Liverpool

Prince Edward, HRH the Earl of Wessex, became the first official guest at the new King David High  School on Childwell Road in Liverpool on Wednesday 25th May. The project was awarded by Liverpool City Council to VINCI Construction UK as part of the Liverpool Building Schools for the Future (BSF) framework. VINCI Construction UK […]

Read the full article | Published May 21, 2012