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HSE Inspectors Checking Asbestos Management
To mark Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April), HSE is advising dutyholders to check they are compliant in areas that inspectors find need improving when visiting pre
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UKATA Attends Mesothelioma UK Corporate Thank You Day
Representatives from UKATA, Craig Evans and Debbie Nixon, were proud to attend the recent Corporate Thank You Day hosted by Mesothelioma UK. The event brought together co
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UKATA Announces Ellie Johns as Speaker at The Health & Safety Event 2026
UKATA is pleased to announce that newly appointed UKATA Director Ellie Johns will be speaking at The Health & Safety Event 2026, taking place from 28-30 April at the NEC
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Action Mesothelioma Day 3rd July 2026
Action Mesothelioma Day (AMD) is a national event held by Mesothelioma UK each year on the first Friday of July. It's dedicated to raising awareness of asbestos and mesot
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UKATA Reflects on Inspiring Mesothelioma UK Ladies’ Lunch 2026
UKATA was proud to attend and support the Mesothelioma UK Ladies’ Lunch 2026, held on 20 March at the Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel. The event brought toget
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UKATA Webinar Explores the Role of the Female Analyst Working Group
On 27 February 2026, UKATA hosted a webinar titled “Raising Standards for All: The Work of the Female Analyst Working Group”, delivered by asbestos management specialist
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Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026
Global Asbestos Awareness Week runs from 1 to 7 April, shining a spotlight on the ongoing risks of asbestos and the importance of safety. Although asbestos was banned in
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Smyths Toys Issues Product Recall Notices for Safety Concerns
A recent product recall issued by Smyths Toys has once again highlighted the importance of vigilance when it comes to hazardous materials in consumer products particularl
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UKATA Confirms Board Update
UKATA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellie Johns to its Board of Directors as a representative of the Non-Licensable sector and to confirm the appointment of A
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Two Companies and Site Manager Prosecuted Following Large Scale Asbestos Disturbance
Two Midlands companies and a site manager have been sentenced after a largescale asbestos disturbance and illegal clearance operation was carried out at a Cannock demolit
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