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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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all at Global Environmental

15 Dec 2022

We have had another busy year at Global Environmental and are looking forward to a well-deserved rest!

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European Council agrees to improve protection from asbestos for workers

8 Dec 2022

Ministers of Employment from the governments of the EU states have agreed to improve the protection from asbestos given to workers.  The current level of acceptable exposure will be significantly lowered, and more modern methods will be used to measure the level of asbestos in the atmosphere.

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More than 100,000 buildings in the UK contain asbestos

24 Nov 2022

An authoritative report, based on 128,000 asbestos surveys, shows that more than 100,000 buildings in the UK contain dangerous asbestos.  Historic exposure to asbestos causes 5,500 deaths a year in the UK: that is 15 every day.

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HSE Assess Asbestos in Schools

12 Aug 2022

The Heath and Safety Executive have announced a new program of inspections to assess how well schools are managing the risks from asbestos.  The inspections will cover primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales. Read on…