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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Plans to develop highly contaminated site in Greenwich cause concern among local residents
Plans to develop a highly contaminated site in Greenwich have raised concerns about the potential risks of asbestos exposure and the need for proper management and removal procedures.
Success in reducing asbestos-related cancer leads NHS to offer immunotherapy treatment
Learn about the innovative immunotherapy treatment offered by the NHS to help reduce the number of asbestos-related cancers.
Could silica be the ‘new asbestos’?
Researchers are studying the dangers of silica exposure in the workplace and its potential to be the next health crisis after asbestos.
‘Reckless’ contractor put staff at risk from asbestos and caused almost £50,000 of electrical damage
Discover how a reckless contractor exposed employees to asbestos and the legal repercussions they faced as a result.
Two companies hit with fines as a result of unsafe asbestos removal
Learn about the fines imposed on two companies for unsafe asbestos removal and the importance of following proper safety procedures.
Ex-shop fitter sues Sir Richard Branson over alleged Virgin Records asbestos exposure
A former shop fitter sues Virgin Records for asbestos exposure during their employment.