Asbestos is a dangerous substance commonly used in construction up until 1999, when it was banned for use in the UK. If disturbed, asbestos fibres can cause life-threatening disease and continue to be attributed to thousands of deaths each year. Property owners have a legal duty to ensure either the Read more…
Asbestos is a very dangerous material. Banned in the UK in 1999 but commonly utilised in construction until that point, disturbed asbestos fibres are known to cause multiple cancers. Asbestos-related deaths are thought to be in excess of 5000 a year with Mesothelioma (a type of cancer that occurs in Read more…
Buildings built before asbestos was banned in August 1999 are very likely to contain the substance, which can be hugely detrimental to health if disturbed and inhaled. Asbestos management is vital to a well-functioning and legally compliant building maintenance plan. For property managers, asbestos surveys should form part of their Read more…