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HSE offers advice to users of Bunsen burner wire gauzes that may contain asbestos
As a precautionary measure, and in line with the general legal requirement to prevent exposure to asbestos, the gauzes should be disposed of …
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Manufacturer fined after workers exposed to asbestos
A machining manufacturer has been fined after workers were exposed to asbestos fibres whilst demolishing an internal wall….
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Wood processing firm fined after exposing workers to asbestos during maintenance work
A wood processing company has been fined after unsafe asbestos work was carried out at its premises in in Macclesfield…
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Fines of over £200k for waste management company trio following “appalling” asbestos negligence
Three directors of a now-liquidated waste management company have been sentenced after a series of “appalling” failures, exposing the public and the environment to asbestos…
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Property management company fined for failing to undertake asbestos assessment
A Peterborough property management company has today been sentenced after failing to carry out an asbestos survey prior to undertaking extensive refurbishment works…
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Excellent asbestos resources available from IOSH to help beat occupational cancer
The IOSH has a fantastic range of free resources to help both the public and professionals find out more about asbestos and how to manage it….
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Furniture company fined for poor condition of asbestos containing materials
A company which manufactures and distributes furniture was fined £6,000 for failing to properly assess the risk from exposure to asbestos containing materials…
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More contractors fined for carrying out unsafe, unlicensed asbestos removal work
Two contractors were sentenced today after removing asbestos pipe lagging without taking the necessary precautions to reduce exposure to asbestos…
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