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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
