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6 Nov 2024
The health risks of asbestos are widely recognised, and countries all over the world are working to remove it from buildings and water pipes. This causes a new problem: how to safely dispose of millions of tonnes of asbestos waste.
24 Oct 2024
The BBC has cooperated with journalists throughout Europe to investigate the largely overlooked issue of asbestos contamination in drinking water, highlighting the potential health risks associated with this exposure. Read on…
10 Oct 2024
A coalition of leading health charities, professional bodies, unions, and campaigners has raised concerns about the dangers of asbestos in schools, warning that up to 150 school workers and pupils in the UK may face fatal exposure each year.
19 Sep 2024
The Health and Safety Executive have published the statistics for the number of deaths due to mesothelioma Great Britain in 2022: 2,257.
16 May 2024
There are many different types of asbestos containing material (ACM) which can be found in many different parts of a building, from the roof to the basement. The HSE has a useful guide to help you recognise them.
2 May 2024
The Health & Safety Executive’s Asbestos FAQs are a good starting point for information on asbestos and safety. They are targeted at a range of audiences:
And also include sections on:
