Man handed community order for illegal removal of asbestos
January 22, 2024
A Hartlepool man has been handed a community order after he admitted removing asbestos from a school when he wasn’t licenced to do so. Read More
Mavis Nye 1941 – 2023
November 22, 2023
Mavis Nye, a tireless campaigner around asbestos awareness, passed away in her sleep yesterday (Tuesday 21 November), her family has said. Read More
Asbestos cement products – A low risk material?
November 6, 2023
SOCOTEC looks at factors to consider for asbestos management, including when asbestos is in 'good condition' and what this means when assessing its risk. Read More
‘I was just over the moon’: 2022 Rising Star Jake Newell
October 16, 2023
SHP Editor Mark Glover speaks to the winner of last year’s SHP Rising Star Award, Jake Newell, about what it felt like to achieve one of the sector’s most coveted accolades, and how his work as an asbestos analyst continues to motivate him. Read More
HSE officials to assess management of asbestos in schools
September 25, 2023
The officials will visit schools across the UK to assess the management of asbestos in buildings. Read More
RAAC: How big of an issue is it?
September 15, 2023
Zoe Pond, Senior Associate, and Claire Burrows, Partner, at Brabners LLP on the long-term impact of RAAC. Read More
Construction firm fined for asbestos exposure during renovation work
August 30, 2023
A Warrington-based construction company has been fined £90,000 after exposing people to asbestos during a renovation project in the Hanley area of Stoke-on-Trent. Read More
Unsafe school buildings in England pose risk to pupils, report says
July 20, 2023
National Audit Office cites issues around asbestos and use of lightweight concrete material Read More
Technology’s impact on asbestos risk management
June 28, 2023
SHP hears from SOCOTEC, who discusses implementing measures using technology to manage the risk of asbestos exposure at work. Read More
Harmful asbestos stored near school and girl guide centre by conman ordered to pay more than £80,000
June 7, 2023
A conman who deceived customers over the disposal of harmful asbestos in more than 40 towns and cities across England has been ordered to pay back £82,100 and given a suspended sentence. Read More
