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30 Sep 2023
The UK government has rejected a petition signed by over 10,000 individuals calling for the eradication of asbestos within the next 40 years and the establishment of a central asbestos register. Asbestos remains the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the UK. The petition emphasized the heightened risks in schools and hospitals, locations considered most vulnerable to asbestos exposure. The BBC reported the news here.
10 Aug 2023
The Royal College of Nursing is calling for the eradication of asbestos in UK Health and Social Care Facilities. They issued a Position Paper on 4 July 2023.
27 Jul 2023
The HSE has just released a report on the management of asbestos in school buildings based on a survey of 421 schools in 20022 – 2023. It assesses how well schools are managing the risks from asbestos, and meeting their legal duties.
6 Jul 2023
700,000 children are being taught in unsafe or ageing school buildings in England that need major repairs, according to a report by the National Audit Office.
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.
