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.

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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...]

Healthy working community week launched is on in Wakefield - April 2, 2008

A number of events have been organised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Wakefield council to encourage good health and safety practices in the workplace.

A lunchtime walk and a Good Practice read more...]

Kings College Cambridge fined over asbestos - March 31, 2008

Kings College Cambridge have been fined £16,000 and ordered to pay £14,500 in legal costs after pleading guilty to a number of breaches in health and safety regulations surrounding asbestos.

An investigation by the read more...]

MP backs asbestos campaign - March 28, 2008

Northumberland MP Alan Beith has announced he is backing a campaign to ensure more is done to create awareness of asbestos and what harm it can do.

The senior Liberal Democrat has joined the British Lung Foundation and [read more...]

Parents and partners encouraged to ask about asbestos - March 25, 2008

In a bid to increase awareness of asbestos in the workplace the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging partners and parents to raise the issue with workers who do not think they are at risk. [read more...]