Demolition contractor sentenced over multiple failings, including asbestos
A Hertfordshire based contractor has been found guilty for a series of safety failings across two separate sites. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)...
Calls for Worcestershire County Council to remove all asbestos from schools by 2017
Labour calls for Worcestershire County Council to remove all asbestos from schools by 2017 CALLS are being made to remove asbestos “riddled” in nearly...
FACT SHEET – Asbestos & Health
Asbestos & Health The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide information about asbestos and health. This fact sheet will explain the following:...
AUSTRALIA – NSW Homeowners reminded to check for Mr Fluffly loose-fill asbestos insulation
It has been only one year since Martin Swinburn renovated the kitchen in his Asquith family home, and yet the shiny new space could...
£200k compensation for carpenter with asbestos-related cancer
A RETIRED carpenter who worked with asbestos in a prison has received a six-figure compensation pay-out after being diagnosed with lung cancer. The pensioner,...
VIDEO – Asbestos: What should I know?
A short video from 2M Asbestos answering with information for some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from the public and customers,...
Aldi moves to allay Montrose locals’ fears
German supermarket firm Aldi has moved to allay fears over asbestos at its development in Montrose. The company plans to build on the site...
Fears over homes on land contaminated with asbestos
Nearly 300 new homes could be built on the site of a former power station – on land which is heavily contaminated with asbestos....
CANADA – Federal Department bans asbestos in construction & renovation at government sites
Toxic material still being used at government buildings as recently as Febuary. CBC News has learned a federal government department has banned the use of...
Cancer patient claims he was exposed to asbestos at former Caterham Hospital
A FATHER of four who has an asbestos-related cancer believes he picked it up while working in a former Caterham hospital. And lawyers acting for Mervyn...
