by Wendy Curlett | Jan 30, 2026
Asbestos. It’s a word that still sends a shiver down the spine of anyone involved in construction, maintenance or facilities management. While the material was banned decades ago, its repercussions remain, tucked away inside millions of buildings across the UK. ...
by Wendy Curlett | Dec 13, 2024
Asbestos has long been recognised as a silent killer – a once-common construction material now linked to serious health risks, including fatal diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. To control these risks, the UK introduced the Control of Asbestos...
by Wendy Curlett | Aug 1, 2024
Despite the use, supply, and importation of the mineral being completely banned in the UK in 1999, asbestos remains the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the country. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), past exposure to asbestos is...
by Wendy Curlett | Mar 20, 2024
If you work in construction, plumbing, electrical installation, or property maintenance, you are on the front lines of the UK’s most deadly hidden hazard. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), past exposure to asbestos is responsible for around...
by Wendy Curlett | Mar 12, 2024
Asbestos, once hailed for its versatility and used across the construction industry, has long been banned in the UK due to its severe health implications. The prohibition, enacted to protect public health, was a crucial milestone in championing workplace health and...
by Wendy Curlett | May 2, 2023
Asbestos is a hazardous material that was widely used in construction, manufacturing, and other industries until the 1980s. Although the use of asbestos has been banned in the UK since 1999, many buildings still contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), which can...
