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Asbestos Risk In Average UK Workplace Leaves Fatal Legacy

Kelvin.Graham — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:34:30 +0000

The presence of asbestos in the daily lives of the ordinary man and woman at their place of work throughout most of the twentieth century cannot be underestimated.

Home Asbestos Roof Shingles Exposure To Mesothelioma Risk.

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:19:04 +0000

The recent death of a 91 year old man and his wife from mesothelioma - even though neither had ever been exposed to asbestos at their places of work but instead contracted the fatal malignant cancer in their own home – highlights the lack of asbestos awareness to the hidden dangers of the deadly material likely to be present in any building constructed up until the end of the twentieth century.

Asbestos Awareness And Risk Prevention For Building Firms And Property Owners!

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:37:37 +0000

The health risks from asbestos material still hidden in both public, commercial and residential properties around the UK are all too often an asbestos awareness blind spot with some property owners and the building contractors they hire to carry out renovations.

Illegal Asbestos Removal A Deadly Risk.

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:00:14 +0000

Asbestos awareness of the serious health risks of exposure and the breathing in of airborne fibres should always be urgent priority, not least, to be legally compliant with the ‘General Requirements’ of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.

Lack Of Asbestos Awareness A Textbook Case In Schools.

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:20:24 +0000

The risk of exposure to asbestos in schools is an issue that is not going to go away anytime soon. Especially when building contractors fail to carry out the necessary procedures for asbestos risk assessment to prevent the release of the deadly fibre dust.

End Of Year Asbestos FlyTipping A Deady Reminder

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:46:47 +0000

Whether by intention to cut costs or a negligent lack of asbestos awareness, throughout 2011, there were continuous reports of the illegal flytipping of building waste, which included asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).

Asbestos Awareness For Xmas Holiday DIY Plans

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:42:14 +0000

The traditional festive break is often used as an opportunity to catch up on those long overdue, small DIY jobs that need to be attended to around the home. At the very least, this is likely to involve drilling, hammering, scraping or sandpapering wall or ceiling surfaces – and the probability of encountering hidden asbestos!

Asbestos Hidden Killer Campaign Restarts In 2012

Kelvin.Graham — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:40:39 +0000

Every week in the UK, an average of 20 tradesmen – mostly carpenters, electricians and plumbers – will die from mesothelioma or other asbestosis diseases, according to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

Risk Alert Attached To Flytipped Asbestos.

Kelvin.Graham — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:37:22 +0000

Asbestos flytipping is back in the news headlines – but with a difference!

Asbestos Discovery In Hospital Not A Health Risk.

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:50:06 +0000

Discovery of asbestos material within public buildings, including schools, hospitals, libraries, retail stores, restaurants, offices and storage facilities, continue to make press headlines.