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How much does asbestos removal cost in the UK? Our clients often ask us about the cost of asbestos removal in the UK. Although we don’t actually carry out removal ourselves, we work closely with a couple of specialist asbestos removal companies. The major factor when it comes to the asbestos removal cost in the […]
Read the full article | Published Aug 05, 2020
Do I need training for asbestos removal work? Are you working in a job where you’re wondering if you require training for carrying out asbestos removal work? Certain jobs within construction and the related trades will mean workers having to come into contact with asbestos at one time or another as part of their work. […]
Read the full article | Published Jun 10, 2020
Do I need a face fit test? When might you need to have a face fit test? Well, you will need to wear a protective face mask/respirator if you are a healthcare worker looking after patients with coronavirus/covid-19, or if you work in another industry where you are required to wear a respirator to protect […]
Read the full article | Published May 05, 2020
So where does asbestos come from? Ever asked yourself the question ‘where does asbestos come from?’ Well, asbestos deposits can be found in rocks and soil all over the world and asbestos has historically been used for over 4,500 years by our ancestors for various purposes. But the large scale asbestos industry started with the […]
Read the full article | Published Mar 11, 2020
What are the common symptoms of asbestos exposure? The most common symptoms of asbestos exposure include shortness of breath, a persistent dry cough and chest pain. Other symptoms of exposure to asbestos are loss of appetite, weight loss and swollen fingertips and toes (known as clubbing). But it takes many years from the period of […]
Read the full article | Published Feb 05, 2020