Guiding you through the asbestos maze

Guiding you through the asbestos maze

With over 40 years combined experience in the asbestos industry, our team of specialist consultants are always on hand to share our expertise and knowledge through advice, information and training.  Together, we have devised three infographics, each relating to a...
Northamptonshire firms fined for asbestos failings

Northamptonshire firms fined for asbestos failings

Two Northamptonshire firms have been fined after a routine safety inspection revealed serious asbestos-related failings. Northampton Magistrates’ Court heard today (22 Dec) that Lifting Systems Ltd had contracted Durasteel Services Ltd to refurbish an asbestos cement...
Town of asbestos: once a lucrative location – now a killer

Town of asbestos: once a lucrative location – now a killer

Simon Evans visits the town of Asbestos in Canada I recently visited the town of Asbestos in Quebec, Canada, which until as recently as two years ago was thriving and prosperous, home to the largest operational asbestos mine in the world, meeting around three-quarters...
Making asbestos issues smaller

Making asbestos issues smaller

The presence of asbestos in your buildings can be a big issue and a risk to the occupants, your staff and contractors.  Note, we said issue, not problem, as with proper management any asbestos issues can be contained. With the correct ongoing asbestos management...
Managing your asbestos “a step-by-step guide”

Managing your asbestos “a step-by-step guide”

The Health & Safety Executive has produced a step-by-step guide that takes duty holders through the process of understanding their duties as defined in Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A set of questions will enable you to identify whether...