Christopher Morgan used to work as a pipe fitter when he came into contact with asbestos - he now has mesothelioma
Category: Asbestos
Asbestos: The Hidden Killer - Chris Morgan’s Story
Friday, November 13, 2009
Christopher Morgan has mesothelioma - an incurable cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Edinburgh council fined £14,000 for asbestos failures that put workers at risk
Friday, November 13, 2009
Edinburgh Council has today (11 November) been fined £14,000 after 14 of its employees, were potentially exposed to asbestos while carrying out refurbishment work.
Review of occupational hygiene reports on suitability of RPE
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
This report provides an evidence-base for factors influencing the use (or non-use) of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in the workplace
Asbestos: The Hidden Killer - HSE Podcast
Monday, November 9, 2009
In this episode: HSE’s Steve Coldrick talks about the Asbestos - the Hidden Killer campaign.
Hidden killer message taken to key trade show
Friday, November 6, 2009
The dangers of asbestos will be amongst the workplace hazards and health issues under the spotlight at the National Painting and Decoration Show in Coventry next week (11-12 November).
Managing asbestos in social housing event
Thursday, November 5, 2009
23 November 2009 in London - arranged to provide guidance to social landlords including local authorities, housing
Hidden killer warning for tradesmen in Scotland
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tradesmen across Scotland are the target of a new national campaign warning them to beware of a hidden killer - asbestos.
Britain’s biggest workplace killer - death toll tops 35,000
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
A new generation of workers are at risk unless building trades get to grips with Britain’s biggest workplace killer -
27th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group - 3 November 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
The agenda has been published for the 27th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group, 3 November 2009
Podcast - Asbestos: The Hidden Killer
Friday, October 30, 2009
In the October podcast, HSE’s Steve Coldrick talks about the Asbestos - the Hidden Killer campaign.
Construction Infonet - October 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from HSE to provide a regular update on health and safety issues for all in the construction industry.
Companies fined after workers exposed to asbestos
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Two businesses and a company director have been fined after workers in Manchester were exposed to potentially deadly asbestos fibres.
HSE Chief Executive responds to Christopher Booker’s comments in the Daily Telegraph
Friday, October 23, 2009
HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger’s response to Christopher Booker’s comments in The Daily Telegraph
Signage on Decontamination Unit Doors
Friday, October 23, 2009
Draft paper prepared by ARCA for consideration and discussion at ALG Meeting, 3 November 2009.
Two Enfield firms fined after unlicenced asbestos removal
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Two companies have been prosecuted after workers and members of the public were exposed to unacceptable levels
Coming soon: Asbestos - Hidden Killer campaign
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Starts 2 November 2009 - helping tradesmen and maintenance workers know when they might be working with asbestos.
Safety regulator disappointed by ‘killer’ advert ruling
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today expressed its deep disappointment at a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)
RR730 - The Asbestos Survey
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Asbestos Survey was established to monitor the long-term health of workers covered by regulations to control occupational exposure to asbestos.
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