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Avoiding Fines and Ensuring Safety: The Importance of Proper Asbestos Management Introduction Asbestos exposure remains a significant health hazard in the construction and refurbishment industry....

In a recent, alarming case at Winchester, the importance of professional asbestos management was starkly highlighted. Cavendish Winchester Ltd undertook a student accommodation refurbishment...

In the dynamic landscape of health and safety regulations, recent developments have placed a spotlight on the management of asbestos in UK hospitals. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) declared...

A construction company based in Warrington has been slapped with a £90,000 fine for failing to protect the public from asbestos exposure. The incident occurred during a renovation endeavour in...

What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral which was used extensively in building and other industries, right up until the late 1990s, when the government of the...

In recent years, a growing number of make-up products have been found to contain asbestos – which inevitably leads to the question of why it is there, and how to avoid it. Over the last few years,...

We’re all very excited to be attending the forthcoming Contamination & Geotech Expo 2022 – with this year’s gathering set to take place at the NEC Birmingham next month from September 14 – 15....

If you’re wondering how long asbestos stays in the air after being disturbed, there are several factors to consider which we will outline in this article. Asbestos poses the greatest threat to human...

A group of MPs is calling for all public and commercial buildings to be completely free from asbestos within a 40-year timeframe. According to the influential Work and Pensions Select Committee, the...

Asbestos can pop up in the oddest places – and while you may find this one hard to swallow, especially if it’s your favourite tipple, asbestos in wine, is one of those strange things!   This mineral...

We are often asked how much the average asbestos survey costs. The fact is, there is no such thing as the ‘average’ asbestos survey. When quoting for an asbestos survey, asbestos companies are...

For many UK schools, asbestos management is an ongoing issue that needs to be considered regularly. Indeed, some figures suggest the proportion of school buildings, many of which are ageing...

We thought that now could be a good time to discuss how to dispose of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) safely and correctly – and why that’s important. After all, it’s become quite a newsy topic...

When it comes to choosing an asbestos surveyor, whether for a big or small job, there are a number of things to take into account. But perhaps one of the most important pointers is not simply to...

At Core Surveys, people regularly ask us whether asbestos awareness training is a legal requirement for employees and contractors – so we thought we’d answer in a blog. The reality is that, in many...

As industry specialists, we’re often asked what R&D, or refurbishment and demolition surveys, involve. After all, they’re some of the most common types of asbestos surveys we do, among the...

People often ask us – is an asbestos survey needed when purchasing a new home? It’s something buyers often wrestle with, even if the current situation may make this seem the least of your worries....

While they’re readily (and increasingly) available online, there are various reasons why it’s not always a great idea to use a DIY asbestos testing kit. Of course, these home kits can seem quick,...

The Canadian town of Asbestos, on the Nicolet River in the south-east of the country’s largest province, French-speaking Quebec, is adopting a new identity for itself with a moniker chosen by...

An asbestos management survey is one of the two most commonly used types. Here, we look at what’s involved in a little more detail. If you own a building, are its duty-holder or an employer or...

Here at Core Surveys, we’re often asked where the most common places to find asbestos are, at home or in the workplace. But first, what exactly is asbestos? You may already be aware that the term...

There are various different types of asbestos surveys around, from asbestos management to asbestos residential and commercial surveys, and we at Core have put together this handy guide to help you...

An American mum made the unpleasant discovery that a make-up kit sold by chain retailer Claire’s, belonging to her six-year-old daughter, had asbestos in it. The 30-year-old mother, who’s from Rhode...

Schools shouldn’t use staples or pins to fasten Christmas decorations to ceilings and walls in classrooms, as this could potentially disturb asbestos, if the make-up of the ceiling or walls is not...

The reality is that most builders, at some point during their working lives, are likely to find themselves on a site where asbestos is present. Asbestos is completely toxic as far as the human...

Some of the sites the government are buying for free schools don’t have current asbestos surveys, meaning the taxpayer could have to fit a potential bill of millions for the necessary refurbishments...

Asbestos-related health conditions are ‘silent killers’ which take the lives of more people than road accidents do. Indeed, there are no asbestos fibres which can be classed as safe – all can lead...

When booking or commissioning an asbestos survey it is best to go to an independent surveyor. This will ensure that the recommendations are completely impartial and could save you money as a result....

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the results of its latest asbestos in schools inspection initiative, which took place in 2013/14.From 143 schools inspected, 29 per cent (44...

The Low-Down on Key Issues You Should Be Aware Of Are you aware that there are specific regulations for managing the asbestos in the buildings and properties you are responsible for? The Control of...

...With Our Interactive Building Diagram Asbestos has been used in over 3000 products and materials; surprisingly many of them are everyday items that may be present in your building(s). Are you...

Undertaking an asbestos survey is often just the first step when it comes to your duty to manage asbestos. If the survey identifies asbestos then you are responsible for ensuring that any...