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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 Secondary Exposure A Fatal Family Tragedy

Kelvin.Graham — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:12:12 +0000

It’s not often realised in today’s health and safety conscious world that secondary exposure to asbestos was a hidden danger to family members in many households before asbestos awareness of the fatal health risks became better known.

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.

Asbestos Area Blackspots Linked To Mesothelioma.

Kelvin.Graham — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:20:41 +0000

Up until the 1970s and 80s, countless products were manufactured every day in the UK using asbestos as an inexpensive insulation and fire retardant material.

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!

More Asbestos Risk Not Less In The Last Six Years

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:26:13 +0000

Exposure to asbestos in the UK is mistakenly thought of as a rare occurrence, mostly confined to isolated instances when remains of the material are uncovered in a premises, most frequently when schools, hospitals or department stores are about to be renovated or demolished.

A Duty To Manage Asbestos Prevents Health Risks!

Kelvin.Graham — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:53:28 +0000

Under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2006, a duty to manage asbestos is set out for those individuals with responsibility for protecting others who work in non-domestic premises.