£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,...
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....
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...
Company fined for breaches linked to asbestos being disturbed during bar renovation
A BELFAST company has been fined £9,000 after admitting a series of health and safety breaches linked to asbestos being disturbed whilst renovating a...
Dealing with Austins asbestos ‘a legal duty’ – council
Derry City and Strabane District Council has said there is a legal requirement on those responsible for maintaining business premises to deal with asbestos,...
Asbestos fears after Tube station roof tiles fall on platform
A rail union is calling for a busy Tube station to be closed after raising fears over asbestos. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union...
Gwynedd villagers’ fears over asbestos stored near their homes
Sealed containers were placed on land opposite houses at Deiniolen near Caernarfon by housing association Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd. Asbestos filled containers placed on land...
“Significant” judgement for asbestos-related cancer sufferers
VICTIMS of asbestos-related cancer in Scotland could be in line for bigger payouts following a ruling in their favour at the Court of Session....
Police Scotland told to remedy ‘asbestos issue’
Police Scotland has been told to take “remedial action” over the presence of asbestos in some of its buildings. The Health and Safety Executive...
