HSE Prosecutions
HSE Prosecutions
Two sentenced following asbestos breach
A landlord and building contractor have been fined after large quantities of asbestos fibres were released from the demolition of a conservatory at a rented property.Bir
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Company fined after asbestos containing materials were released
A Glasgow based building contractor has been fined after an employee used a powered saw to cut through a kitchen cupboard door, accidentally releasing asbestos containing
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HSE Asbestos Analyst Inspection Programme Update
Following a recent meeting with The Health & Safety Executive, UKATA can confirm a draft version of the HSE Asbestos Analyst Inspection Programme is now availableThe draf
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Fulham Company fined for failing to undertake asbestos assessment
A residential property development company has today been sentenced after failing to carry out an asbestos survey prior to undertaking extensive refurbishment works.Westm
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Latest HSE stats show rise in asbestos related deaths within the UK
Asbestos remains the UK's biggest workplace killerFigures released by the Health & Safety Executive on 31st October 2018 reveal asbestos related deaths continue to rise i
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Unlicensed Contractor Fined for Exposing Workers to Asbestos
A Norwich based construction company has been sentenced today for carrying out unlicensed asbestos cleaning work.Norwich Magistrates’ Court heard how the company began a
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Businessman sentenced after failing to prevent exposure to asbestos
A Manchester-based businessman has been prosecuted after failing to check whether asbestos was present in a building he owned before starting major refurbishment works.Ma
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Construction company fined after undertaking unlicensed asbestos work
A Bristol-based construction company has today been sentenced for carrying out unlicensed asbestos work.Bristol Magistrates’ Court heard how, during July 2017, a project
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Manufacturer fined after workers exposed to asbestos
A machining manufacturer has been fined after workers were exposed to asbestos fibres whilst demolishing an internal wall.Birmingham Magistrates’ Court heard how the work
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