• National body UKATA urges contractors and specifiers to think about ongoing health risk of asbestos

    The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) is reminding not just contractors, but also those who commission building work to be carried out of the dangers of asbestos – following the case of a Welsh businessman fined for allowing the spread of asbestos containing materials (ACMs). Peter Rees was selling a business unit in September 2012…

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  • Company fined for sale of boilers containing asbestos

    A demolition and licensed asbestos removal company has been fined after it sold a boiler found to contain asbestos, the HSE has reported. Norwich Magistrates’ Court heard that in May or June 2012, Anglian Demolition & Asbestos Limited was the contractor for the demolition and asbestos removal work at the boiler house at the Princess…

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  • Heating engineers fined over asbestos exposure

    A Stockport heating engineering firm were sentenced after two of its engineers were exposed to asbestos while working at a Manchester school, the HSE has reported. Trafford Magistrates’ Court heard Flueclean were contracted to replace boilers in the boiler room of the school…

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  • HSE’s Beware Asbestos Campaign a worthy award winner

    The HSE’s ‘Beware Asbestos’ safety campaign, primarily aimed at tradespeople who are most at risk from exposure to asbestos, has received a gold award for innovation at this year’s Institute of Promotional Marketing Awards…

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  • Questions questions!

    Why are we here? It’s quite simple: to help steer you through the regulations relating to asbestos management and keep your people and your business safe. We’re always just a call or a click away to have a chat and put your mind at ease…

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