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Northampton Borough Council
Northampton Borough Council – Asbestos at Work
Northampton Borough Council – Asbestos Domestic
Northampton Borough Council’s site provides basic information in relation to asbestos in the work place. There are useful contact details for further information both locally and nationally.
Northampton County Council
Asbestos & Asbestos Disposal Within Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire County Council site provides information with regards to asbestos and more specifically asbestos disposal within the Northamptonshire area. This information is primarily for use by domestic home owners.
Wellingborough Council
Wellingborough Council – Asbestos at Home
The Borough Council of Wellingborough site provides helpful information with regards to asbestos in the home. They give details on what to do and how to dispose of it.
Kettering Borough Council
Kettering Borough Council – Asbestos
Kettering Borough Council’s site provides simple, but a comprehensive guide to managing asbestos, removal, its disposal and informing contractors. There is a helpful check list along with reference links.
Corby Borough Council
Corby Borough Council – Asbestos
Corby Borough Council provides useful information on asbestos. What it is, why it was used, when it was used, why it is dangerous and information on asbestos related diseases.
HSE
Health and Safety Executive – Asbestos Home
Asbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. The HSE site provides health and safety advice and guidance so that those who may be exposed to asbestos at work know what to do to protect themselves and others. This site is the biggest source of asbestos information based in the UK on UK law. You will find information ranging from what is asbestos through to complete management of asbestos containing materials. There is a news page which has informative articles.
Asbestos Removal Contractors Association
Asbestos kills around 20 trade’s personal a week making it the United Kingdom’s biggest industrial killer. The HSEs hidden killer campaign is directly aimed at raising asbestos awareness to people who may come into contact with asbestos during there every day work activities. Take the “Do you know the facts?” quiz and see what you score. A must read if visiting is the real life stories page. This page details personal stories from trades and maintenance workers and their families who have suffered the devastating effects of mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Environment Agency
Environment Agency – Asbestos Disposal
The Environment Agency are the enforcing authority in relation to disposing of asbestos waste. Their site contains detailed information on asbestos and asbestos waste.
ARCA
Asbestos Removal Contractors Association
The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) is the UK’s leading asbestos removal association, representing the interests of asbestos removal contractors and associated asbestos businesses. The site provides a list of licensed asbestos removal contractor who have passed ARCA membership criteria. ARCA are pioneering the standards in asbestos removal.
ATAC
Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association
Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association (ATAC). The association has been in operation for over 20 years, representing asbestos testing and consultancy specialists throughout the UK and overseas. The ATAC site is a good source for providing up to date information within the asbestos industry. The association has direct contact with relevant authority and government organisations.
British Occupational Hygiene Society
British Occupational Hygiene Society
The British Occupational Hygiene Society offers a multitude of occupational courses and exams. If you’re looking for guidance and education in relation to asbestos, the BOHS site is a good place to site. The British Occupational Hygiene Society has been at the forefront of asbestos education and training for many years. Indeed it was seen as the sole course provider for asbestos industry qualifications. Being part of the BOHS also offers access to a truly wide-ranging professional community. It provides an informal mechanism to meet and then keep in touch with others in the field and peers from related professions.
British Lung Foundation
British Lung Foundation – Asbestos
The British Lung Foundation (BLF) is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. They provide support for people affected by lung disease which includes asbestos related disease. The BLF works in a variety of ways, including funding world-class research, campaigning to bring about positive change in lung health and improving treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease. There is some excellent information on this site on preventing lung disease including health tips.
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. Their groundbreaking work in finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer has saved millions of lives. This site contains up to date information with regards to different types of cancer. From symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, to research and coping with cancer.
Asbestos Diseases UK
ADUK provide help and support to both individuals and families affected by asbestos-related illness. The site gives information on the different types of asbestos disease. There is information on legal support, patient support and advice to sufferers.
International Ban Asbestos Secretariat
International Ban Asbestos Secretariat
This site provides a wide range of information on the world wide issues relating to asbestos. Its purpose is to achieve a global asbestos ban. There are pages of facts and stories relating to this world wide problem. This site has some excellent information, a must read.
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is based in the United States of America. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure. This site provides information and facts on the issues faced by asbestos victims within the USA.
United Kingdom Accreditation Service
United Kingdom Accreditation Service
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service is the sole national accreditation body recognised by government to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services. Accreditation by UKAS demonstrates the competence, impartiality and performance capability of these evaluators. All companies which have obtained UKAS accreditation can be found listed on this site.
