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22 Jun 2023
Former Labour MP Alice Mahon passed away recently due to mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. The former Halifax MP had campaigned for asbestos victims and for a public inquiry into asbestos-related diseases among power industry workers.
8 Jun 2023
The Public Accounts Committee published a report in May 2023 describing the risks of a serious incident involving asbestos in the Palace of Westminster.
20 Apr 2023
A parliamentary debate on Asbestos in Workplaces took place in Westminster Hall on 8 April 2023. They considered the ongoing risks of asbestos, and how best to manage them.
6 Apr 2023
Global Asbestos Awareness week runs from April 1st to 7th. Its aim is to raise awareness about the continuing dangers of exposure to asbestos, and the dangers of its exposure. Although its use was banned in 1999 it still exists in many buildings, and continues to be a significant risk to health.
30 Mar 2023
The Health and Safety Executive has launched a new campaign to highlight the risks of asbestos exposure in the construction sector. It reminds us that 5000 people a year die from past exposure to asbestos.
16 Mar 2023
The Health and Safety Executive has released it’s second review of the current regulations on asbestos, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. They conclude that they are achieving their intended objectives.
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