Former builder allowed the dumping of asbestos on his land for £3 million
A jail sentence has been handed down to an ex-builder who made almost £3 million by permitting lethal asbestos to be dumped on his land.
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Asbestos disturbance in Sunderland leads to sentences and fines
An asbestos-containing pipe is disturbed during maintenance work in Sunderland, highlighting the need for proper training and safety measures for workers.
MPs urge a 40-year deadline for the removal of asbestos from public buildings
MP’s have called for all asbestos to be taken out of the remaining public and commercial buildings in which it is present within 40 years. Find out about the challenges faced in removing asbestos from public buildings.
Failure to protect workers brings fine for asbestos removal company
An asbestos removal company is fined for failing to protect its workers from exposure.
New HSE report looks into asbestos exposures to those working in the licensed asbestos removal industry
A new report from the HSE has highlighted the continuing risks posed by asbestos in the workplace and the importance of proper asbestos management.
Builder prosecuted after unsafe asbestos removal puts employees at risk
A builder has been prosecuted after unsafe asbestos removal in a residential property. Click to read more about the case.
£51,000 fine imposed on Welsh company after employee’s deadly fall through asbestos roofing
A Welsh company is fined after an employee falls to their death due to asbestos exposure.