Tag: asbestos
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Altrad says MPs’ call to ban firm from public contracts ‘tantamount to extortion’
“There is the potential for more cases of exposure to asbestos-related disease as the amount of asbestos building board, particularly Cape Asbestolux, is removed from ourpublic and domestic buildings,” said Gartside. “Even if this involves no direct liability for Altrad, to put in place this research would be a worthy act on their part. Altrad…
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Site supervisor fined after exposing schoolchildren to asbestos
A construction site supervisor has been fined after he exposed primary school pupils and staff to asbestos during renovation work. Adrian Barraclough, 54, was working as a site supervisor during the refurbishment of kitchen facilities at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bristol in May 2023. He cut through asbestos insulating board using a circular…
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How to deal with asbestos in a garage roof
Being aware of and understanding how to deal with asbestos in garage roof projects when converting this kind of building is so important if you want to ensure the safety of everyone involved. If you are carrying out a garage conversion, there are several investigations that you’ll need to carry out initially – including determining…
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Builder sentenced to unpaid work after illegal asbestos removal
HSE inspector David Norton said: “This case demonstrates why our Asbestos and You campaign is so vital. At HSE, we want to raise awareness across the industry about the importance of having suitable control measures in place when working with asbestos-containing materials. Licensed work requires specific training, equipment and practices to ensure safety.” View the…
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Buying a house with asbestos? What you need to know
Discovering asbestos is not necessarily a reason to avoid buying a house. And discovering it in a property may mean you are able to agree a discount. “The presence of asbestos offers the opportunity to negotiate on price,” says Paula Higgins, founder and chief executive of HomeOwners Alliance. “This is especially the case if you…
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Doorbell camera captures workers disposing of asbestos in garden
The footage shows parts of an old garage roof being disposed of with a lack of control measures. Doorbell-cam footage released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows two workers clearing asbestos debris from a garden and disposing of it in domestic waste bins. Stephen Wilks, trading as S Wilks Roofing, pleaded guilty to breaching asbestos…
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Incorrect asbestos records: ‘BIM as a basic approach would have averted this issue’
A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media. The Housing Ombudsman found inconsistencies in One Housing’s asbestos data Hundreds of incorrect asbestos records found at housing association Sadly, it’s not uncommon to hear of poor information management leading to this and similar disasters.…
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5 Signs of Asbestos in Your Property and What to Do Next
Asbestos was once hailed as a miracle material in construction due to its resistance to heat, chemicals, and electricity. However, it’s dangerous health effects have since made it a material of concern, especially in buildings constructed before the 1980s. Even today, many property owners are unaware of its presence until it becomes a serious issue.…
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Hundreds of incorrect asbestos records found at housing association
Sadly, it’s not uncommon to hear of poor information management leading to this and similar disasters. I have worked in the field of infrastructure and built environment asset management for nearly 40 years, and data has also been the Achilles heel of asset-intensive organisations. 40 years ago, paper-based system may have been swapped out with…