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Need Asbestos Awareness training in a hurry? We are holding a session in Bury, Greater Manchester on Friday, 9th March 2012

Calling all Demolition Workers; Carpenters and Joiners; Plumbers; Roofing Contractors; Painters and Decorators; Plasterers; Construction workers; Fire and Burglar Alarm installers; Shop fitters; Gas fitters; Computer installers; General Maintenance Staff e.g. Caretakers; Telecommunications Engineers; Building Surveyors; Cable Layers; Electricians and; Heating and Ventilation Engineers. Armco has arranged their next Asbestos Awareness and Works with Non-Licensed Asbestos Containing […]

Read the full article | Published Mar 05, 2012

HSE issues response to EU’s ruling concerning protection of workers

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a response detailing the results of the extensive public consultation undertaken concerning the proposals for revised Control of Asbestos Regulations, which would widen the scope of requirements in order to further protect of workers from asbestos. The European Commission (EC) ruled that the omission of two terms […]

Read the full article | Published Mar 02, 2012

Free event for Keighley District: Asbestos in the workplace – where is it?

A free event for employers and duty holders in the Keighley district of West Yorkshire has been organised by Bradford Area Occupational Health and Safety Forum.  The event has been scheduled for Tuesday, 20th March 2012 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Council Chambers, Bow Street Town Centre, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD21 3PA. […]

Read the full article | Published Feb 28, 2012

Managing director and builder fined after exposing workers to asbestos

Avon Freight Group Ltd (AFG) and its managing director Simon Poole, together with builder Ronald McPhee, pleaded guilty today to Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and were ordered to pay fines totaling £62, 500 and court costs of £52, 795. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted over the […]

Read the full article | Published Feb 23, 2012

Two business men are found guilty of causing asbestos related deaths to thousands

In a groundbreaking trial, a Swiss billionaire and a Belgian baron were found guilty of causing an environmental disaster and failing to comply with safety regulations, resulting in 3,000 alleged asbestos-related deaths. After a lengthy investigation and trial, the first of its kind against a multi-national company, victims and their families wept, cheered and clapped when both men […]

Read the full article | Published Feb 17, 2012