UK Government rejects asbestos removal petition

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.

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RCN calls for asbestos eradication in healthcare

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.

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Admin team bolstered

8 Aug 2023

Welcome to Amber Gray who has joined Global’s back-office Admin team.

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HSE report on the management of asbestos in school buildings.

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.

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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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