| 1898 Factory inspectors express concern about the “evil effects” of asbestos dust. |
| 1911 The first cases of asbestos deaths in factories are confirmed and recommendations made for improved ventilation. |
| 1924 The death of a textile worker in Rochdale is the first published case of asbestosis. The firm pays no compensation to the bereaved family. |
| 1931 Asbestos industry regulations introduced. Home Office survey finds widespread asbestos disease in the UK. |
| 1967 The asbestos register is established. Safety limits are proposed the following year. |
| 1972 The first personal injury claim succeeds. |
| 1983 Asbestos licensing regulations are introduced. |
| 1985 Regulations introduce a ban on crocidolite (blue) asbestos and amosite (brown) asbestos. |
| 1987 Control of asbestos at work regulations introduced to protect workers from fibre exposure. |
| 1992 Laws are amended to ban rarer forms of amphibole asbestos. Later followed by a ban on chrysotile asbestos. |
| 1995 A report shows that asbestos deaths are increasing at an alarming rate. A quarter are away from asbestos manufacturing industries. |
| 1996 A report claims asbestos protection is vastly inferior to the claims stated by its manufacturers. |
| 1999 Asbestos regulations introduce a final, comprehensive ban on asbestos |
| 2002 New regulations mean businesses have to start identifying and managing asbestos in their properties. |
| 2006 Previous regulations are brought together in the new Control of Asbestos Regulations. |
| 2012 Control of Asbestos Regulations replace previous 2006 Regulations |
