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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“Unacceptable” asbestos removal delays lead to fine for historic Bradford hotel
Read about the legal consequences faced by a historic hotel for unacceptable delays in asbestos removal and the importance of timely and safe removal.
Surge in ‘green’ improvements is great news, but also brings possible asbestos risks
Explore the potential asbestos risks associated with the surge in green building improvements and the importance of safety measures.
Professional bodies state ‘You must continue with your asbestos management throughout lockdown’
Asbestos management during the COVID-19 lockdown has created new challenges. Discover more about how the industry has adapted.
Building contractor hit with fine for asbestos failing at a domestic property project
A building contractor has been fined for failing to arrange safe asbestos removal from a domestic property. Click to learn more.
‘World first’ process sees asbestos converted into new and safe building material
A new study shows that asbestos can be converted into a new, safe building material, offering a potential solution for the large amount of asbestos-containing materials still present in buildings today.
Encouraging signs in HSE’s latest annual asbestos disease statistics
The latest annual report from the HSE provides an overview of asbestos-related diseases and deaths in the UK, highlighting the continuing risk posed by asbestos.