Wittenoom: Tourists urged to stay away from asbestos town It is a ghost town in Western Australia that was built on an asbestos mine. Now authorities are concerned that curious tourists and thrill-seekers are returning to the outback town of Wittenoom, which was shut down in the 1970s. Local officials issued a notice this week […]

Tinbergen Building: Oxford university knocks down asbestos filled science block An asbestos refurbishment & Demolition survey should be carried out prior to any works on non-domestic building. The refurbishment / demolition survey is required where the premises, or part of it, need upgrading, refurbishment or demolition.   The reports should state the location, presence and extent […]

Face fit testing: does your mask fit your face? Essential A face mask is essential in any role where you need protection against inhalation of airborne droplets or hazardous particles like asbestos. If you wear a respirator for work it is a legal requirement that you have a face fit for the specific mask your wearing […]

Asbestos is still present in schools and hospitals over 20 years after it was banned from being used in the UK According to an article in the Mirror online recently “More than 200 teachers have died in the past 10 years from the effects of being exposed to asbestos” “Health and Safety Executive figures show […]

HSG Surveys Ltd is following all Government guidance for working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19), including working in other people’s homes. http://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/homes