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
It's well known that asbestos is a dangerous substance. Once valued for its electrical resistance and fireproofing qualities, it was employed widely in industry and construction for many years. However,... Read More
At OMC, our expert staff have over 50 years of combined experience delivering professional environmental management solutions for many areas of industry, which equips us with the knowledge and skills... Read More
Asbestos is widely recognised as a dangerous substance. Despite the risks having been documented for decades, approximately 5,000 people die each year as a result of exposure to asbestos. Without... Read More
As many as 1.5 million buildings in the UK contain asbestos, and because the material poses a potential risk to human health, effective management is essential to prevent people from... Read More
Asbestos is a genuine and enduring hazard in many UK workplaces, although there are procedures in place to manage risks and reduce the chances of exposure. The question is, who... Read More
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
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
When safely bound up within construction materials, asbestos presents very little risk. It is only when the fibres are disturbed that the risk emerges, as the fibres can be breathed... Read More
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