Is Asbestos Still Used Around The World?

Asbestos is currently banned in over 55 countries worldwide, including the UK and all EU countries, as well as Australia and Japan. However, despite the well-known risks to human health... Read More

When Do You Need An Asbestos Survey?

Proactive asbestos risk management is an essential aspect of workplace health and safety, especially in industries like construction and facilities management. Although asbestos fibres are only dangerous when disturbed (after... Read More

Who Is At Risk From Asbestosis?

According to the World Health Organisation, more than 100,000 people die from asbestos related issues every year, while in the UK, asbestos-related deaths are run into the thousands every year... Read More

Why Has Asbestos Been Banned?

Asbestos was commonly used as a construction material between the 1960s and the 1980s. During the mid to late 1980s, it became increasingly obvious that the material posed serious risks... Read More