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HSE Targets Construction Workers’ Lung Health with Nationwide Inspection Campaign
Failure to prevent life-threatening diseases caused by dust at work is unacceptable, says the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), as it gears up for a summer targeting con
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The Health & Safety Event 2023 - Post Show Review
Last week, the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) exhibited at The Health & Safety Event in Birmingham, which saw thousands of workplace professionals from the indu
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HSE - Plumbers Trades: Asbestos and You
Plumbers across Great Britain are being warned about the hidden dangers associated with asbestos.The warning comes as part of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Asbe
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Government Construction and Hospitality Shortage Review
A report released by the UK government and carried out by The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) makes recommendations to support th
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Mesothelioma UK is Calling Time on Asbestos with New ‘Don’t Let the Dust Settle’ Campaign
Mesothelioma UK has launched a new ‘Don’t Let the Dust Settle’ campaign to call time on asbestos by raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos exposure and the asbestos
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An Update From Our Charity Partner
UKATA Charity Partner, Mavis Nye has been busy raising asbestos awareness at events across the country, most recently at Mesothelioma UK's Ladies Day in Manchester, March
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Prime Safety Services Backs 75 Year Old’s Challenge to Raise Funds for Mesothelioma UK
UKATA member Prime Safety Services Ltd, who are approved to deliver Licensable training, are sponsoring Albert Walton’s 75th Year Challenge.Albert Walton, a founding memb
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UKATA Director to Speak on Asbestos Responsibilities at The Health & Safety Event 2023
Chris Bishop, UKATA Director, is set to address delegates at The Health & Safety Event on Thursday 27 April at 12:00pm with his seminar titled “Asbestos: Duty Holders and
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Company and its Director Prosecuted for Unsafe Removal of Asbestos Across Great Britain
An asbestos removal company has been convicted and its director given a prison sentence after failing to ensure the safe removal of asbestos.Asbestos Boss Limited, also k
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Construction Company and Director Fined After House Partially Collapses
A construction company and its director have been fined for health and safety failings after a house partially collapsed in Manchester.The Health and Safety Executive (HS
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