Parliamentary debate on asbestos

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.

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This is Global Asbestos Awareness week

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.

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HSE launches new campaign on the risks of asbestos

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.

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The effectiveness of asbestos regulations

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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Asbestos-related deaths in the UK continue to rise

23 Feb 2023

The number of deaths per year due to mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, has increased steeply over the last 50 years, according to a report by the HSE.

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Fears of asbestos risk to female teachers

2 Feb 2023

There’s a possibility that female teachers are at an increased risk of suffering from mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos, due to exposure in schools.   Teachers’ unions are working with a cancer expert to assess the risk.

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