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Asbestos Guides & Information

What is WAC Testing?

What is WAC Testing?

Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) decides the safest place to dispose of certain types of waste. WAC began as part of the UK government’s effort to lower the dependency on landfills while minimising the impact landfills make on both the environment and people’s health. Find out what WAC testing is and why it is needed.

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What are the risks of asbestos-contaminated land?

What are the risks of asbestos-contaminated land?

The term “asbestos-contaminated land” refers to the phenomenon of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) being present in the ground in some form. This contamination from this hazardous subsctance can take a range of forms. Find out what the risks are of asbestos-contaminated land.

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Who’s responsible for managing asbestos in schools?

Who’s responsible for managing asbestos in schools?

When asbestos is present in a school building, there is a need to manage that asbestos in accordance with the latest asbestos regulations in the UK. But who is responsible for asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) on school premises? We answer key questions on this subject.

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Asbestos in School CLASP Buildings: What You Need to Know

Asbestos in School CLASP Buildings: What You Need to Know

After World War II, Britain was faced with a country that had undergone bombings and desperately needed to be rebuilt. With the economy drained and funding difficult to come by, the population was also growing. It was of critical importance that public sector...

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Who’s at risk from asbestos in schools?

Who’s at risk from asbestos in schools?

Asbestos in schools is a serious health risk, with exposure potentially leading to lung cancer and other diseases. This article explains who is at risk and what steps schools can take to ensure they are protecting their staff and students.

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