Posts Tagged ‘Asbestosis’


The recognised use of asbestos fibres in the production of inexpensive, durable insulation and fire retardant products throughout the peak years of the mid to late twentieth century was not limited to the most well-known occupations of manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding and car assembly.

The marking of 100 days before the start of the London 2012 Olympics has not been without controversy.

The issue of asbestos awareness and the continuing failure by some property owners or building firms to implement the required procedures and controls can be due to a lack of knowledge, training or simply ignoring the rules to minimise time and expense.

Corrugated cement roofing is probably the most common and identifiable form of asbestos, which many property owners and building firms are likely to encounter whenever renovation, removal or demolition work is being carried out.

It is often reported that premises owners and building / demolition firms fail to observe the legal requirements of The Control of Asbestos Regulations when carrying out renovations and the removal of waste materials, which can expose themselves and others to construction materials made from asbestos fibres.