In late July 2006, after asbestos contractors had carried out asbestos removal work at a school. This information
Category: Asbestos
Managing asbestos survey
A HSE commissioned research survey by Ipsos -MORI is running this spring. This research will feed into HSE’s evaluation
Asbestos licence assessment report
Assessment report form used by Licensing Principal Inspectors.
Asbestos in schools ‘CLASP’ Working Group
Minutes from the asbestos in schools ‘CLASP’ working group meeting held on 16 July 2007 are now available.
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LAU News - February 2008
Issue number 2 of LAU news is now available online. Some topics of discussion include:
HSE launches “Asbestos the hidden killer” web video
HSE has launched a web video, “Asbestos the hidden killer” featuring Tom King a carpenter by trade, who has been
National Action Mesothelioma Day
As part of the going asbestos awareness raising campaign and to mark National Action Mesothelioma Day,
Asbestos kills: Protect yourself!
Are you an electrician, plumber, heating and ventilation engineer, joiner or do you work in a similar building or maintenance
Asbestos kills: a quick guide to protecting yourself
This pocket card is aimed at electricians, plumbers, heating and ventilation engineers, joiners and people working in similar
Northeast safety consultants conference 2008
Following on from a successful event held previously in Yorkshire I am happy to inform you a further event has been
Two injured in fall through asbestos cement roof
On Wednesday, 17 May 2006, two men working on a derelict barn fell through a fragile asbestos cement roof
Asbestos in CLASP schools
HSE statement - In autumn 2006, the HSE identified that there was the potential for asbestos
Asbestos - would you know where to find it?
HSE’s current campaign on asbestos steps up a gear with the launch of the ‘Asbestos Building’. Asbestos related disease
HSE ‘wake up call’ for asbestos removal industry
HSE has called its eleventh special leadership summit to ask the asbestos removal industry to make further
Asbestos hidden killer campaign
HSE is working with key stakeholders (Trades Unions, Trade Associations, Suppliers) to
Asbestos Licence Assessment Guide - updated
The aim of this guide is to explain the asbestos licensing regime and the standards required by applicants.
Asbestos and equipment and method guidance
The ‘A’ asbestos essentials and ‘EM’ equipment and method series of COSHH essential guidance publications
Asbestos topic inspection pack updated
This topic inspection pack provides advice and guidance for HSE staff on the issues that need to be considered
Building contractor exposes workers to asbestos
HSE is urging employers to ensure the safety of non-employees who may be affected by risks arising from

