Archive for the ‘Asbestos Legal News’ Category
HSE Warn Retailers of Asbestos Dangers
During May the HSE have been contacting retailers advising them of their legal responsibilities on asbestos to ensure workers, customers or any contractors are protected from exposure.
A development company has been fined a total of £15,000 at Bournemouth Crown Court for exposing employees and members of the public to the dangers of asbestos material while working at a property in Poole.
Asbestosis Increase Leads To More Claims.
Assertions that the present dangers of contracting an asbestos related disease are considerably reduced as a result of the banning of its use in products or heightened asbestos awareness, are shown to be false every time Government statistics and anecdotal evidence are released. Consistently rising asbestos compensation figures show very clearly that more people are contracting asbestos-related cancers such as asbestosis and mesothelioma.
Ensure Asbestos Surveyors are Qualified
The HSE have reported that asbestos surveys are only useful if there are undertaken by suitably qualified and competent surveyors. They are now running road shows in conjunction with British Occupational Hygiene Society and Asbestos Testing and Consultancy.
Mesothelioma Rate Forecast.
Deaths from mesothelioma continue to increase around the UK as asbestosis symptoms appear and confirmed diagnosis discovers more cases in both men and women.