Hospital to isolate asbestos - June 11, 2008

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is undergoing work to isolate asbestos in the maternity unit of the building, it has been reported.

According to the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust, the work is essential in maintaining the health and safety of patients, [read more...]

Companies unaware of asbestos obligations - May 29, 2008

A local property expert has claimed more than half of West Midland's organisations which rent commercial property are unaware of their obligation to comply with asbestos regulations.

Shilpa Unarkat, an associate in the commercial property department at George Green law firm, [read more...]

Developer accused of asbestos negligence - May 22, 2008

Property developer Dukeminster has been accused of negligence concerning the risk of asbestos exposure at one of its sites.

Exeter city councillor Marcel Choules has criticised the organisation after it apparently leaving asbestos waste exposed at its Old Royal Navy Storage [read more...]

Nanotubes could pose asbestos-like threat - May 21, 2008

Scientists have warned that carbon nanotubes could pose the same health risks as asbestos.

Ken Donaldson, a professor at the University of Edinburgh, believes that they behave the same way as asbestos and has urged the Health and Safety Executive to [read more...]

HSE warns builders about asbestos penalties - May 16, 2008

The building trade is being warned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that failure to thoroughly check for asbestos when carrying out property refurbishments will lead to punishment.

It follows the conviction of a building surveyor who was recently found [read more...]

Asbestos scare at junior school - May 15, 2008

A junior school in Coventry was forced to close after a damaged wall panel caused an asbestos scare.

St Giles Junior School in Exhall was partially closed and 200 pupils evacuated after a child kicked a corridor wall which sparked the [read more...]

Asbestos pub reopens in Liverpool - May 8, 2008

A pub in Liverpool that was closed down by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following the discovery of asbestos in its basement kitchen has been given the green light to reopen.

The HSE shut down the Thomas Rigby's pub in [read more...]

Council gives its backing to HSE campaign - May 6, 2008

Ribbe Valley Council in Lancashire is giving its backing to the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) campaign for the safe removal of asbestos.

The authority is joining forces with the HSE to warn tradesmen of the dangers posed by inhaling asbestos.

Figures [read more...]

Asbestos worry for schools - April 18, 2008

Children in Northern Ireland are attending schools containing asbestos, it has been claimed.

According a report by 4NI.co.uk there are 28 secondary schools and 65 primary schools, including nurseries, which have still to, or are in the process of eliminating the [read more...]

Asbestos widow urges others "never to give up" compensation fight - April 4, 2008

Substantial compensation has been awarded to a widow after her husband died from exposure to asbestos.

The woman had to fight for six years to receive compensation and has urged other asbestos victims to "never give [read more...]