The safety risk from asbestos is more severe in poorly-maintained school buildings.

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.

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Asbestos-campaigning MP dies of cancer linked to asbestos exposure

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.

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Asbestos risks in the Palace of Westminster

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.

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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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