Tower block evacuated after electricians drill through asbestos
A contractor has been fined for exposing its employees to asbestos during work at Anderson Tower in Motherwell. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that four...
Alphamstone man died from asbestos exposure while working at factory, inquest hears
A man from Alphamstone died as a result of being exposed to asbestos dust while working as a clerk in a factory, an inquest...
Brexit minister’s asbestos links questioned
Construction workers representatives have expressed concern that newly appointed Brexit minister Steve Baker wants to see the UK have softer asbestos laws. The new...
AUSTRALIA: Polaris kids quad bikes could contain asbestos
Up to 13,000 kids’ quad bikes could contain ASBESTOS – forcing manufacturer to launch national recall. A brand of children’s quad bikes has been...
London fire: Flammable claddings on buildings ‘is like the asbestos problem’
Safety expert says the material blamed for London disaster is present in thousands of structures and could cost billions to replace. A leading Australian...
NUT Survey: Teachers want asbestos out by 2028
Schools staff are being left in the dark about the presence of asbestos in their workplace, leaving them and their pupils at risk of...
Asbestos find close Oxford University building for two years
About 1,650 staff and students will have to move out of an Oxford University building for up to two years after asbestos was discovered....
Collapse of Colwyn Bay pier sparks asbestos pollution fears
A large section of the Grade II listed structure fell into the sea last week, leading to calls to demolish it. A prominent business...
Merton Council accepts liability for death of teacher who was exposed to asbestos
Merton Council has accepted liability for the death of a teacher who was exposed to asbestos at a school in Mitcham. Her widower is...
Charity which runs Wales’ oldest cinema has lost nearly £100,000 since it closed because of asbestos
The building was shut down to “protect public health and safety” while investigations were carried out. The charity that runs Wales’ oldest cinema has...
