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...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance that was used for many years in construction and interior design. But unfortunately, it was revealed that asbestos can also be a major health hazard for anyone who is exposed to the material when fibres have been allowed to...
Today it is well known that asbestos is an extremely dangerous material that can be responsible for a large number of very serious medical conditions. When people are exposed to asbestos fibres – especially over a long period of time – they can breathe the fibres into...
Well known as a substance that is dangerous for human health, asbestos was commonly used as a building material up until it was entirely banned in the UK in 1999. However, buildings built before 1999 can still contain asbestos and it is important for owners of both...
If your business owns its premises or is responsible for the premises it works in, then it may be the case that you need an asbestos management plan. Asbestos was once an extremely commonly used building material, prized for its insulation property and its ability to...
If you are taking in part of the demolition of either the whole of a building or part of the premises, it is essential to establish first whether asbestos is present. If asbestos is present in a building when it is demolished it can cause huge problems with dangerous...
