20 August Asbestos: Raising mesothelioma awareness Despite its ban in 1999, the legacy of asbestos exposure continues to affect thousands on lives in the UK. Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer of the lining of the lungs almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma is a long-latency disease, taking anywhere from 15-60 years to develop after exposure to asbestos. … Read More
4 June Spotlight on – asbestos disease and what WHO have to say Asbestos – disturbing facts Around the world, a staggering 125 million people are exposed to asbestos at the workplace According to WHO (The World Health Organisation) estimates, more than 107 000 deaths each year are attributable to occupational exposure to asbestos In the UK, asbestos causes around 5,000 deaths asbestos disease remains the single cause … Read More
23 January Excellent asbestos awareness training ‘Excellent asbestos awareness training yesterday Mike. Engaging, entertaining and nice and concise. Looking forward to the next session‘ Paul Heathcote, Director & Principal Structural Engineer, Abacus Design Associates Ltd Read More
28 November Asbestos Awareness Training Course Next course: To be arranged Venue: Chapter House, Loughborough Cost: £60 + VAT for a 1/2 Day course This half day Asbestos Awareness Training course is for anybody that is liable to disturb asbestos during their normal work, such as construction workers, plumbers, electricians, joiners, demolition workers and many others. Any worker liable to disturb asbestos … Read More