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What to do With Asbestos in the Home and Workplace

Article - 22 Oct 2008

This article looks at where asbestos can be found and what to do if you encounter it at home or in the workplace.

Health and Safety Executive and Jewson Join to Warn Tradesmen of Asbestos Danger

News - 27 Nov 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Jewson, the UK’s leading supplier of timber and building materials, have joined forces to help warn tradesmen of the dangers of asbestos....

ADAO Announces Keynote Speakers and Honorees for International Asbestos Awareness Conference

News - 3 Dec 2012

Today, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) announced its keynote speakers and honorees for the upcoming Ninth Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference, titled The Asbestos...

Virginia Man Jailed for Improper Removal of Asbestos

News - 2 Aug 2007

John Edward Callahan, a two-time convicted felon, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for improperly removing cancer-causing asbestos from a government building in Roanoke without following...

Homeowners Need to Hire Trained, Licensed Professionals for Removing Asbestos

News - 7 Mar 2013

If you suspect that your house contains asbestos, you may be interested in having it removed or you may be wondering what will happen if you decide to renovate your home. Asbestos was commonly used in...

Second Edition of Asbestos Manual Published by ASTM International

News - 6 Apr 2005

Asbestos Control: Surveys, Removal, and Management, Second Edition, is now available for purchase from ASTM International. The manual’s primary purpose is to facilitate the use of ASTM...

Workplace Killer Asbestos Awareness Video Released

News - 3 Mar 2008

Every year 4000 people die of asbestos which is more than those in road traffic accidents. In Great Britain we are in the middle of an epidemic and it is expected that asbestos deaths will to peak to...

HSC Consults On Amended Asbestos Regulations And Approved Code Of Practise

News - 15 Nov 2005

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) today published a consultative document seeking comments on proposed amendments to its asbestos regulations and an Approved Code of Practice (ACoP). Giles...

Asbestos Checklist to Ensure Safety of School and System Buildings

News - 25 Sep 2008

Certain school buildings are called "system buildings" and have their structural columns fire-proofed with asbestos materials, which in turn are enclosed by metal casings or cladding. In...

Managing Asbestos in Schools

News - 4 Apr 2006

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated information on managing asbestos in schools. The potential exposure of teachers and pupils to asbestos remains low but HSE is re-issuing the guidance...