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Company Sentenced After Fatal Fall Through Fragile Asbestos Roof
A company has been sentenced after an employee of a Powys construction company was fatally injured in Liverpool when he fell six metres through a roof whilst working on a
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Directors Fined for Unlicensed Asbestos Removal
The managing director and the director of a printing company, have been fined for safety breaches after organising the removal of asbestos insulation board by untrained p
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Vehicle Certification Agency Alert about Asbestos Bag Labels
The following alert has been supplied by the HSE.The HSE has received the following alert about asbestos waste bags.The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), which approves
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HSE Publishes Annual Work-Related Ill-Health, Injury and Enforcement Statistics for 2020/21
Today, Thursday 16 December 2021, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published statistics that cover work-related ill health, non-fatal workplace injuries and enfo
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UKATA Assists Parliamentary Inquiry
Parliamentary Inquiry: Health and Safety Executive’s approach to asbestos managementUKATA assisted parliament today by giving evidence as part of the Work and Pensions Co
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SOCOTEC UK - 10 Years On: The Role of the Duty Holder/Client
With the 10-year anniversary of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012 just around the corner, it is interesting to see how the UK asbestos industry has developed
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School and Contractor Fined for Unsafe Removal of Asbestos
A school and its maintenance contractor have been fined after workers disturbed asbestos at the school while installing a new heating system.Peterlee Magistrates’ Court h
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UKNAR Webinar - Contractor Management Using Today's SMART Tech to Help Prevent Asbestos Disturbances & Exposures in Your Properties
UKNAR would like to invite you, or one of your colleagues, to their short live presentation (30 minutes followed by a 10 minute Q&A).Dutyholders, responsible for asbestos
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Acorn Analytical Services Names Employer of the Year
A hard-working team that protects people from asbestos has been honoured for creating a culture which promotes learning and development.Acorn Analytical Services, which h
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Construction Company Fined for Unsafe Removal of Asbestos
A construction company has been fined after disturbing asbestos and removing it without adequate precautions at a pub in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.Salisbury Magistrates’ Cour
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