A company has been fined for failing to complete the correct asbestos survey at a domestic construction project. Following the gas explosion, an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the company failed to plan, manage and monitor construction work to prevent persons from being exposed to risks associated with asbestos. The […]

Asbestos can be found in any building built before the year 2000 (houses, factories, offices, schools, hospitals etc) and causes around 5000 deaths every year. If you require an asbestos survey of your home or building, please contact us via the “contact form” on our website www.hsgasbestossurveys.co.uk or email jb@hsgasbestossurveys.co.uk

“The labourers were unskilled and untrained. They were provided with a claw hammer to knock the tiles down. The asbestos-containing tile debris was then shoveled or collected into approximately 62 one-tonne bags” Asbestos awareness is vital to prevent this type of situation from occurring again. www.iatp.org.uk the Independent Asbestos Training Providers

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Global Asbestos Awareness Week occurs annually the first week of April. The aim is to promote health & safety procedures when working with asbestos. Participating in asbestos awareness week can help raise awareness of the dangers of working with asbestos, therefore helping to save lives. Asbestos awareness and appropriate asbestos training are key to helping prevent […]