Company fined £20,000 after disturbing asbestos in roof of Northampton primary school
A company has been fined after risking possible exposure of children and staff to asbestos that was contained in the roof of a Northampton...
Campaigner says EVERYONE who lived in York in the 50s or 60s probably breathed in deadly asbestos dust
PEOPLE across York probably breathed in deadly asbestos dust from the former York carriageworks in the late 1950s and 60s, a former union leader...
Welsh government issues asbestos warning to councils
A Welsh government minister has written to the heads of all local authorities and registered social landlords directing them to tighten up their procedures...
Company fined for safety failings when dealing with asbestos at a school
An Oxford based company has been fined after disturbing asbestos insulation board (AIB) at a school. Northampton Magistrates’ Court heard how Amey Communities Limited...
David Cameron urged to close asbestos loophole for veterans dying of cancer
Military figures, medical experts and politicians call on PM to ensure veterans receive full compensation after asbestos exposure. David Cameron is being urged to...
After 15 years, asbestos cleanup plan approved for contaminated town
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted final approval Monday to a costly cleanup program for a Montana community where health...
Asbestos found at new £48 million Bolton interchange site
CONTRACTORS working on Bolton’s new £48 million transport interchange have discovered asbestos beneath the construction site. Transport for Greater Manchester — which is carrying...
Charity’s horror at discoveries of asbestos in Derby
THE honorary chairman of a Derbyshire charity which helps people affected by asbestos has told of his horror at incidents where the deadly material...
VIDEO: 10 Steps to Managing Asbestos
We have created a short video to help guide you on how to manage asbestos in your property with these 10 steps.
