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British Lung Foundation to address UKATA Asbestos Conference 4th July 2019
Cheryl Lenny, Research Networks and Partnerships Manager, British Lung Foundation has worked at the BLF since 2017. She leads on supporting BLF-funded mesothelioma resear
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Love Your Lungs Week: 17 - 23 June 2019
Join us for Love your lungs week this June, to raise awareness of lung health.From 17-23 June, we're joining The British Lung Foundation to make a big noise about lung he
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Construction Company and Director Fined for Unsafe Removal of Asbestos
A construction company and its director have been fined after failing to ensure the safe removal of asbestos during demolition work.Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court
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Thermal Recycling - A Genuine Alternative to Disposing of Asbestos in Landfill
Graham Gould of Thermal Recycling has been confirmed as a speaker at the UKATA Asbestos Conference 2019.Graham was appointed Chairman of Thermal Recycling in 2017. Having
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Zero or 3, which will it be? Published by ACAD
HSE Asbestos Licence duration for the new style electronic Licence renewals have changed.Published by ACAD 15.05.19The electronic Licence renewal pilot is now fully unde
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Mental Health Awareness Week 13-19 May 2019
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place 13-19 May 2019. The theme this year is:Body Image - How we think and feel about our bodies.Last year Mental Health Foundation fou
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NHS Trust Sentenced After Employees and Contractors Exposed to Asbestos During Refurbishment Work
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been fined after refurbishment work undertaken in an accommodation block at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital exposed Trust employee
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Sun Awareness Week 2019
Sun Awareness Week (6-12 May) encourages people to regularly self-examine for signs of skin cancer and teaches them about the dangers of sunburn and excessive tanning.The
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Contractor Fined Following Illegal Asbestos Work
An Oldham building contractor has been fined following the uncontrolled removal of asbestos during a garage conversion.Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court heard how
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The Health & Safety Event, NEC Birmingham 9 - 11 April 2019
The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) has been confirmed as show supporters for The Health & Safety Event. Taking place from 9 - 11 April at The NEC in Birmingham,
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