News - UKATA

Understanding Asbestos Risks in Non-Traditional Products: What Schools and Organisations Need to Know

Following recent international reports of asbestos contamination in children’s coloured play sand, highlighted in our recent news update, many schools, childcare provider

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11 Dec 25

Free HSE Webinar: Investigating to Prevent: A Practical Guide to Workplace Accidents and Incidents

Join representatives from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Great Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety, for a free informative webinar coveri

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1 Dec 25

UKATA Webinar Delves into Asbestos Monitoring & Benefits of New Technologies

On 28 November 2025, UKATA hosted a webinar titled “Asbestos Monitoring: The Benefits of New Technologies in How to Keep People Safe”, delivered by Technical Product Mana

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20 Nov 25

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Acorn Tops Off Year of Fundraising with 100-mile Finale Challenge

Staff from UKATA member company, Acorn Analytical Services, are undertaking a challenge which will see them walk 100 miles in 12 hours in aid of three charities close to

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20 Nov 25

HSE Publish the Latest Statistics on Work-Related Health and Safety in Great Britain 2024/25

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries on 20th November for 2024/25.The figures show that

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20 Nov 25

Film Studio Fined £6,000 After Disturbance of Asbestos During Maintenance Works

A film studio in Hertfordshire has been fined £6,000 after poor management of minor building works led to the disturbance of asbestos – putting employees at risk of expos

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19 Nov 25

UKATA Reflects on Global Asbestos Forum 2025

UKATA was honoured to actively participate in the prestigious Global Asbestos Forum Conference 2025, held on 13 and 14 November at the historic Grand Hotel Terminus in th

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17 Nov 25

UKATA Announces New Partnership with CAI (The Confederation of Aerial Industries Limited)

UKATA, a leading authority in asbestos training, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with CAI. This partnership solidifies the collaboration between the two organis

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17 Nov 25

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Asbestos-Contaminated Play Sand Leads to Widespread School Closures in Australia

A major recall of children’s coloured play sand in Australia has resulted in the temporary closure of nearly 70 schools in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), drawing

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10 Nov 25

UKATA Director Adam Harding to Speak at the Global Asbestos Forum in Bergen

UKATA is thrilled to announce that Director Adam Harding will be representing the organisation at the Global Asbestos Forum (GAF) Conference in Bergen, Norway, taking pla

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