June 17, 2019
Firms across Great Britain are to be targeted in a new series of inspections focusing on dust control by the HSE. Read More
June 4, 2019
A construction company and its director have been fined after failing to ensure the safe removal of asbestos during demolition work. Read More
May 22, 2019
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has announced a new e-learning course, ‘Occupational Cancers’, aimed at the construction industry. Read More
May 13, 2019
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been fined after refurbishment work undertaken in an accommodation block at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital exposed Trust employees and contractors to asbestos. Read More
May 1, 2019
A building contractor has been fined after the uncontrolled removal of asbestos during a garage conversion. Read More
April 8, 2019
In 2017/18, the HSE released its findings summarising statistics surrounding health and safety at work. While the report outlined a variety of insightful statistics, one of the most shocking relates to the locations in which workplace fatalities take place. Read More
April 2, 2019
A Devon based hotelier has been found guilty and fined £80,000 after materials containing asbestos were disturbed during a major refurbishment. Read More
March 29, 2019
The annual event is organised by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organisation (ADAO) and will focus on preventing asbestos exposure, strengthening international partnerships and banning the mining, manufacture and use of the hazardous substance. Read More
March 22, 2019
Contrary to popular belief, there are occupations that are seemingly harmless but may potentially be hazardous in a variety of different ways. Read More
February 22, 2019
A furniture manufacturing company, has been sentenced for failing to prevent exposure to asbestos at its factory. Read More