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Category: Asbestos
Asbestos site - relaunched
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. Health and safety information on the dangers and management of asbestos in the workplace.
Asbestos Liaison Group agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The agenda for the twenty sixth meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group on Thursday 21 May 2009 is now available.
Asbestos Liaison Group (ALG) meeting
Friday, May 15, 2009
Paper for 21 May meeting: The Institute of Asbestos Management Rules of membership.
HSE at Safety and Health Expo 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
12 – 14 May 2009, LG Arena, NEC, Birmingham, Hall 2 Stands O20 and O22. What’s on offer at the HSE stands?
Inspection intervention: Asbestos duty to manage (DTM)
Friday, April 3, 2009
This sector information minute has been updated. This SIM informs EHOs and Inspectors on the application of the
HSE warns Cambridge firms after visiting 18 construction sites
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
HSE has warned construction site managers in Cambridge to put health and safety at the top of their priority list
HSE praises health and safety in Norfolk and Suffolk
Friday, March 27, 2009
Health and safety standards on construction sites in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex have been praised
Company fined after inaccurate asbestos survey leads to exposure
Thursday, March 26, 2009
HSE is reminding companies of the importance of the accuracy of asbestos surveys
‘Baby boom’ carpenters - greatest risk of asbestos related cancer
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
In the largest global study of its kind - funded by Cancer Research UK and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) -
Mesothelioma risks in Britain
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Research - lifetime occupational and residential histories from 622 mesothelioma patients (512 men, 110 women) and
Construction company fined for unlicensed removal of asbestos
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
HSE is warning contractors to carry out effective asbestos checks before demolition work starts, and to employ licensed asbestos removal companies.
Asbestos management in school system buildings
Monday, March 2, 2009
Inspection activity to determine compliance with Duty to Manage Asbestos in selected system built schools 2009/2010
HSE warns companies to follow correct asbestos handling procedures
Friday, February 6, 2009
HSE has warned firms to properly assess risks when working with asbestos and ensure, if necessary, only licensed contractors are used.
HSE Podcast - February episode
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Audio broadcasts from HSE. This episode: behind the scenes at Infoline - Professor Cooper talks about
Asbestos Contaminated Land Seminar
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Organised by the BOHS London & South East Region, to be held in London, February 25.
Firms exposing workers to asbestos will be penalised
Thursday, January 22, 2009
HSE is warning that firms exposing untrained workers to asbestos would be penalised.
Asbestos Liaison Group (ALG)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The Agenda for the 25th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group (ALG) being held on the 22 January is now available.
New Asbestos Liaison Group memo issued
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
‘Maintenance of air extraction equipment and Class “H” vacuum cleaners in the
asbestos industry’
Asbestos Contaminated Land Seminar
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Society of Chemical Industry, London, February 25 2009 – 10:00-17:00. Organised by the British Occupational Hygiene Society London & South East Region,
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