Feb 18, 2021 | Industry News
Two companies hit with fines as a result of unsafe asbestos removal Penalties have been imposed on a construction firm and a property management business in relation to their dangerous management of asbestos while a former office block in Stockport was being...
Feb 11, 2021 | Industry News
Ex-shop fitter sues Sir Richard Branson over alleged Virgin Records asbestos exposure A cancer victim is taking legal action against Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Records, claiming that he developed his terminal illness as a result of coming into contact with...
Jan 21, 2021 | Industry News
“Unacceptable” asbestos removal delays lead to fine for historic Bradford hotel A fine has been imposed on the owners of a West Yorkshire hotel after they admitted to “unacceptable delays” in removing the potentially lethal substance from the building. A court heard...
Jan 21, 2021 | Industry News
Surge in ‘green’ improvements is great news, but also brings possible asbestos risks Amid such events over the past year as the continuing coronavirus crisis and other turbulence and change across the world, it’s been easy to overlook some of the other significant...
Jan 18, 2021 | Industry News
Professional bodies state 'You must continue with your asbestos management throughout lockdown' Trade and Asbestos professional bodies have collaborated to advise all duty-holders must continue managing their asbestos during the second national lockdown. The statement...
Dec 4, 2020 | Industry News
Building contractor hit with fine for asbestos failing at a domestic property project A fine has been imposed on a company for not completing the required asbestos survey at a domestic construction project. Salisbury Magistrates’ Court heard that, on 18 October 2017,...
