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Where might you find asbestos at work?

Are you concerned about asbestos in the workplace? Asbestos is still surprisingly common in commercial and industrial properties around the UK. Here we provide details on some of the places you might find asbestos at work. Offices You might assume that you are...

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Is asbestos still dangerous?

Is asbestos still dangerous?

There can be no doubt that asbestos is a very dangerous material. In the UK, two forms of asbestos were banned from use in 1985, and then in 1999 the government took further steps to completely ban asbestos from use in the country. It is nearly 20 years since that...

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Protecting your pets from asbestos exposure

Protecting your pets from asbestos exposure

Asbestos is well known as a substance that is dangerous for humans. When the fibres are released into the atmosphere they can be breathed into the lungs. Exposure to asbestos is directly linked to a number of very serious chronic conditions and can decrease quality of...

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What is asbestos and why was it used?

What is asbestos and why was it used?

Asbestos is well known now for being a substance that is very dangerous for people to be around. However, it is often misunderstood. For example, some people believe that asbestos can no longer be found in any modern properties or that it cannot possibly be present in...

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Asbestos: when and when not to worry

Asbestos: when and when not to worry

Even if you don’t know very much about asbestos, you might assume that if you found asbestos on your property that you would need to worry. After all, asbestos is an extremely hazardous material to human health and causes thousands of deaths in the UK every year. But...

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Why was asbestos such a popular material?

Why was asbestos such a popular material?

Asbestos is a very hazardous material to human health, but it was used for many years in construction and across a huge range of industries. Given the risks and dangers that it poses, many people wonder why asbestos ever become so popular. Here we look at some of the...

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Asbestos and DIY: Dos and Don’ts

Asbestos and DIY: Dos and Don’ts

DIY and asbestos can be a bad combination if you aren’t careful. Having asbestos in your home does not necessarily put you at risk, but DIY increases the likelihood of disturbing the material. Here are some of the dos and don’ts of DIY and asbestos to ensure that you...

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3 materials that you didn’t know contain asbestos

Asbestos was banned completely from use in the UK in 1999. But up until then it has been a very commonly used material in many forms of building and construction. It is well known that asbestos has been used for its strong insulation properties, and therefore can be...

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Workplace asbestos: fact or fiction?

Workplace asbestos: fact or fiction?

Is there asbestos in your workplace, and should you be worried about it? Here we look at the fact and fiction of workplace asbestos. Fact or fiction? All dangerous forms of asbestos have already been removed Fiction. It is true that all forms of asbestos were banned...

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Four things you need to know about asbestos removal

Four things you need to know about asbestos removal

If you have asbestos at your home or workplace you might believe that you need to have it removed. It is true that you can call in professionals to get the material removed from your property or, if you have the experience, you can carry out the removal yourself....

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Do I need an asbestos survey before buying a flat?

Do I need an asbestos survey before buying a flat?

If you are buying a new home you will be faced with a number of options regarding surveys on the property. Standard home buying surveys carried out by surveyors are an important part of the purchasing process, but they won’t always tell the whole story. Typically,...

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Does your garage have asbestos?

Does your garage have asbestos?

If you have a garage that was built before 1999, there is a possibility that it will contain asbestos somewhere in the building materials. Asbestos was widely used in a number of different areas of construction due to its versatility and range of benefits, but the...

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The dangers of asbestos in the workplace

The dangers of asbestos in the workplace

Many people only associate the risk of asbestos with specific jobs such as miners and those in building trades. However, asbestos is a material that was used for a long time for a range of different construction purposes. This means that it can still be found in many...

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DIY advice: should you be worried about asbestos?

DIY advice: should you be worried about asbestos?

If you are about to start carrying out DIY tasks around the house, it could be worth taking a minute to think about asbestos. You might assume that asbestos is not a problem you need to worry about – the substance was banned from use in 1999 – however, asbestos can...

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Should you remove asbestos yourself?

If you have discovered that you have some form of asbestos in your property – whether at home or at work – it is natural that you would want to look into ways to remove it. Asbestos is well known as a very dangerous material that is the cause of many fatal conditions...

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When is asbestos dangerous?

When is asbestos dangerous?

Many homes and business premises across the UK contain asbestos. This material is known to be hazardous to human health, but it was still being used in many different forms of construction up until 1999 when it was completely banned. This means that many of us live...

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Should first-time buyers worry about asbestos?

Should first-time buyers worry about asbestos?

If you are buying a property for the first time there are a lot of things that you need to think about. This means something like asbestos can get pushed low down on your list of priorities. You might believe that asbestos is no longer a problem in the UK given that...

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How should I get rid of asbestos?

How should I get rid of asbestos?

Asbestos is well known as a dangerous substance, and it is one that is found in many homes, offices and industrial premises across the UK. The problem is that if asbestos gets disturbed and fibres are allowed to get into the atmosphere it can present a long-term risk...

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Protecting your family from asbestos exposure

Protecting your family from asbestos exposure

Asbestos can go undetected in properties for a long time, and often it can be a surprise to a homeowner as they learn their family has been living in close proximity to this potentially dangerous substance for a long time. It could be the case that you have uncovered...

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Is there asbestos in your office?

Is there asbestos in your office?

If you own a businesses with premises or are responsible for any kind of commercial office, you have a duty to manage any asbestos on the property and ensure that the risk of exposure for the people working in them is minimal. If you work in an office it is reasonable...

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