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Asbestos fibres are invisible to the naked eye, that’s what makes asbestos exposure so dangerous. Whether you’re planning maintenance, refurbishment, or simple DIY work in a building constructed before 2000, the risk is real, and the consequences can be life-threatening.

If your home was built before 2000, there's a chance asbestos is hidden inside walls, ceilings, or floors. Even small jobs like drilling or sanding can release harmful fibres. And you might not even know it's there.

A Gloucestershire school's playing field recently became the scene of an unexpected discovery. What began as a mole infestation has led to something far more serious: asbestos fragments buried beneath the surface. Read the full story here: gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouceste…

Around 5,000 people die every year from asbestos-related diseases, which typically take decades to develop and cannot be cured. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.

During a routine inspection to the site on 16 May 2022, a HSE inspector discovered that 12 square metres of asbestos insulating board had been present in a dumb waiter lift shaft – but had already been illegally removed by unknown individuals. Read more: thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news…

Left alone and in good condition, the risk from asbestos is low. However, once it is disturbed, asbestos fibres can be released and you can breathe them in. This can cause lung disease and cancer, which could prove fatal. hse.gov.uk/asbestos/intro…

ASESA was set up to offer supportive guidance, encouragement, and clear direction to the UK Asbestos industry, ensuring that both individual and organisation competence are sustained and continually improved. Find out more: asesa.org.uk

Our partnership with Brown & Brown means asbestos training providers will have access to tailored insurance solutions, ensuring the protection of your business, trainees, and assets.

In non-domestic buildings, there should be an asbestos register or location plan - ask to see it. Make sure it covers the area where you’ll be working.

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If you’re planning work in a pre-2000 building, always check the asbestos register or survey first. It’s not just good practice, it’s the law.

A Construction site supervisor has been fined after he exposed primary school pupils and staff to asbestos during renovation work. Read more: hsmsearch.com/Supervisor-pro…

The following video sets out the basic steps you should take to manage any asbestos in your building and protect people from the risks of exposure. youtube.com/watch?v=ldaCjN…

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📋 Your asbestos plan should be site-specific and clear: ✔️ Who’s responsible ✔️ Register & site plan ✔️ Monitoring schedule ✔️ How info is shared ✔️ Controls & emergency steps Keep it easy to read, update & access.

A sharp reminder of why health & safety should never take a back seat. independent.co.uk/news/business/…