A company has been prosecuted after it was discovered that asbestos-containing materials it knew were present were left to deteriorate and spread fibres throughout a workplace. What measures should
it have implemented?
Published 26.04.2019
You’ve had an asbestos survey carried out, through which you’ve identified materials which you want to have removed. How should you organise the work to ensure that the job is done safely?
Published 10.02.2017
If you own or manage property, you have a duty to protect staff and others from asbestos risks. Use our new template document to help set out your arrangements.
Published 10.10.2018
Car manufacturer General Motors has appeared in court over an incident in which asbestos was disturbed by contractors. What happened and how could it have been avoided?
Published 14.09.2016
Realising that you have a duty to manage asbestos-containing materials within your building you’ve commissioned a specialist surveyor to identify them. Now the report has arrived, what must you do
with it?
Published 04.03.2016
Despite asbestos management responsibilities being well established, many businesses are still not doing what’s needed. As a case heard in November 2015 shows, it’s time to move beyond step one.
What’s to know?
Published 05.01.2016
In March 2015 the BBC reported that asbestos was present in nearly 90% of schools in the UK. There were also demands for it to be removed. Does this apply beyond school premises?
Published 11.05.2015
As a council recently found out to its cost, having your buildings surveyed for asbestos isn’t enough if you want to avoid incidents. You actually need to do something with the information. What did
it get wrong?
Published 20.10.2010
The HSE has reviewed and updated its asbestos essentials task sheets in order to highlight the importance of information, instruction and training. What else has changed and what training is
required?
Published 20.11.2017
In April 2017 a construction company and its subcontractor appeared in court regarding an asbestos disturbance at a refurbishment project. But what was unusual about the case?
Published 26.04.2017