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HSE - Market Surveillance of Asbestos Contamination in Cosmetic Products
Source: HSE Annual Science Review 2021Talc is a key ingredient in many cosmetic products. However, the geological conditions by which talc forms means that deposits can b
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HSE - Assessment of an Alternative Method of Measuring Asbestos Fibres in Air
Source: HSE Annual Science Review 2021Measuring levels of asbestos in air is an important part of assessing the risk posed by work activities involving asbestos-containin
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Construction Firm Fined after Workers Exposed to Asbestos
A construction company has been fined after workers were exposed to asbestos whilst refurbishing a flat in St John’s Wood, Westminster.Westminster Magistrates’ Court hear
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DAST - Asbestos The Campaign Against All Fears - 16 April 2021
Asbestos The Campaign Against All Fears FlyerOn Friday 16 April 2021 at 09:30am - 1:00pm via Zoom, DAST's conference titled "Asbestos The Campaign Against all Fear" gives
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Garage Door Installer Fined for Asbestos Safety Failings
A garage door installation company has been fined after failing to manage asbestos safely during work on a house in Bamber Bridge.Preston Magistrates’ Court heard how on
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UKATA Welcomes its first International Member
UKATA, a leading authority for asbestos training, has welcomed its first international member from Kosovo.Professor Mimoza Dugolli of Pristina University and manager of K
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Contractor Sentenced Following Safety Failings during Demolition Work
A north west contractor has been sentenced after disturbing asbestos during demolition works and damaging underground cables that resulted in severe disruption to service
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Guidance For Asbestos “Cleans” (Environmental Cleaning)
The Asbestos Network Technical Working Group (ANTWG) which is comprised of HSE, BOHS, FAAM, ACAD, ARCA, UKATA and Independent Industry Representatives, held its 28th meet
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Construction Firms Fined due to Unsafe Removal of Asbestos
A construction company and a property management company have both been fined after failing to manage asbestos safely during a refurbishment of a former office block in S
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Worker Fell to his Death Through Fragile Asbestos Roof
A roofer was fatally injured when he fell six metres whilst working on a replacement roof at a property in Kirkdale, Liverpool.Liverpool Crown Court heard how on 22 May 2
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