Asbestos
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Regulations change for Notifiable Non-Licensed Work on Asbestos
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No CommentsMedical examinations needed for all workers carrying out NNLW on asbestos from 1st May 2015. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires medical surveillance for workers undertaking licensed asbestos work, and from 1st May 2015, will also cover workers carrying out Notifiable Non-Licensed Work (NNLW) on asbestos. A worker planning to carry out any NNLW,
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Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
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Updated regulations now out with some small changes related to possible exposure through non-licensed work. Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.
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Marks & Spencer faces big fine over asbestos work
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Marks & Spencer and three contractors face heavy fines in a sentencing hearing starting on Monday for failing to protect customers, staff and workers from asbestos during the refurbishment of two stores. via Marks & Spencer faces big fine over asbestos work | Business | guardian.co.uk.
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Council and contractor land asbestos fines | FM World – the BIFM’s Facilities Management magazine
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A Grantham building contractor and South Kesteven District Council have been fined more than £20,000 after a spread of asbestos during a flat renovation. Council and contractor land asbestos fines | FM World – the BIFM’s Facilities Management magazine.
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Cancer deaths from asbestos at all-time high
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Deaths from a cancer caused by asbestos dust are at an all-time high, research by BBC Look East has revealed. It’s still so important that buildings you manage are effectively inspected for Asbestos and you are aware of where risks lie. Remember as well that there may be asbestos hidden within inaccessible areas and so
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Up to 30 maintenance staff could have been exposed to asbestos
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Up to 30 maintenance staff could have been exposed to asbestos at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, say health officials. via BBC News – Asbestos found at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth.
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High street retailer and two contractors found guilty of safety failings
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Marks and Spencer plc and two of its contractors have been convicted for putting members of the public, staff and construction workers at risk of exposure to asbestos-containing materials during the refurbishment of two stores. High street retailer and two contractors found guilty of safety failings.
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South Yorkshire firm fined for exposing workers to asbestos
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A Rotherham firm continued exposing workers to dangerous asbestos-containing materials despite advice from the local council. Only when the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a Prohibition Notice banning entry to two warehouses run by local storage firm, Rotherham Bonding Company Ltd, were employees removed from danger. South Yorkshire firm fined for exposing workers to
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Asbestos Awareness : the First Step in Managing the Hidden Killer
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Asbestos continues to top the list of causes of death in the workplace. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) there are around 4,000 deaths caused by asbestos related diseases each year in Britain. Plumbers, electricians, gas fitters, telecom and security system engineers along with other building trades are amongst the high risk group