Managing asbestos on the railway
October 25, 2021
SCOOTEC takes a look at the use and presence of asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in the rail network, both within buildings, rolling stock (trains) and rail infrastructure. Read More
Grenfell cladding 55 times more flammable than other materials
January 23, 2019
Academics at the University of Central Lancashire have published a new report in the Journal for Hazardous Materials Read More
Review calls for sprinklers in Northern Ireland tower blocks
January 30, 2018
An independent review has recommended fire sprinklers be installed in tower blocks owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Read More
Grenfell: Dangerous cladding replaced on just three social housing tower blocks
January 23, 2018
Only three social housing tower blocks have had flammable cladding fully replaced since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, official figures have revealed. Read More
Friday take five – Asbestos management
September 2, 2016
As part of SHP's focus on occupational health, Sarah Leake from Southalls explores five key things you need to know about effective asbestos management. Read More
General Motors sentenced following asbestos contamination
July 12, 2016
General Motors UK Ltd has been fined £120,000 after it was discovered that asbestos boarding panels had contaminated a site. Read More
