by Wendy Curlett | Feb 10, 2023
Asbestos is a highly hazardous material that was widely used in UK construction for decades. Although it was banned in 1999, fibres are still present in pre-2000s buildings and can be disturbed during routine tasks like drilling, cutting or accessing hidden areas...
by Wendy Curlett | Jun 21, 2019
The HSE have announced that they are cracking down on UK businesses where workers are exposed to a range of different dusts that are linked to respiratory diseases. Over the next few weeks, HSE inspectors will focus on industries such as construction, woodworking and...
by Wendy Curlett | Jun 11, 2019
Asbestos is a harmful substance that, although is not used in construction today, is often found in older buildings, putting a number of workers at harm if they’re not correctly educated and protected – that’s where Asbestos Awareness Training...
by Wendy Curlett | Mar 22, 2019
UKATA is the United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association and is one of the leading authorities for asbestos awareness training in the UK. The UKATA Asbestos Awareness Course is delivered in accordance with current HSE legislation, ensuring that workers receive...
by Wendy Curlett | Jan 11, 2019
RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) are a registered charity devised to prevent workplace accidents that can cause life altering accidents. Their mission brings people together to discover life-enhancing skills which reduces accidental injuries,...
by Wendy Curlett | Mar 6, 2018
Although it may look rather harmless, asbestos is an extremely dangerous substance that kills approximately 5,000 workers every year making it one of the biggest causes of worker death in the UK. If you inhale asbestos fibres, it can cause life-threatening illnesses...
