What is Asbestosis?
Asbestosis is a type of pulmonary fibrosis (which in simple terms means lung scarring). As the name suggests, asbestosis is a disease linked with asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance which was used extensively in the construction industry prior to the year 2000 due to its heat and fire resistant properties. It is […]
What is an Asbestos Survey?
Asbestos, a naturally occurring fibre, has been used extensively throughout the construction industry for many years and can be found in a great deal of buildings. Unfortunately, it has now been recognised that asbestos poses major health risks when disturbed and inhaled. In a nut shell, an asbestos survey identifies where asbestos can be found […]
What is an Asbestos Register?
Related Courses An asbestos register is a document that outlines all the asbestos containing materials (ACMs) within a building. It is a vitally important piece of documentation as it can be used to guide installation, maintenance and demolition works in order to prevent asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure can result in the development of life-limiting and […]
The Six Types Of Asbestos
Related Courses In this article: What asbestos is Why asbestos was used The different types of asbestos explained The dangers of asbestos How to manage asbestos What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring and yet highly dangerous material that was used extensively in the construction industry from the 1950s to midway through the 1980s. […]
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Related Courses The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 focuses on occupational health and safety. Regulations include implementation of risk assessment and training, amongst other initiatives. The regulations came into force on 29th December 1999. The regulations cover a wide range of health and safety risks, including exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a […]
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary UK legislation surrounding health and safety regulations at work. The Act covers an array of different health and safety risks, including exposure to the hazardous substance asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that has been used extensively throughout the construction industry and beyond. […]
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Asbestos is a highly dangerous, naturally occurring substance that has been used extensively in the construction industry for the past 150 years. Unfortunately, inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to the development of lung cancer, mesothelioma (a rare but highly dangerous cancer of the lung lining), pleural disease and asbestosis. Management of asbestos containing materials […]
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 came into force on 6th April 2015, replacing the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. The legislation was introduced with the aim of protecting people from the risks of construction work through implementing systematic frameworks of risk management. Importantly, this legislation places responsibility on all those who are working […]
Is Asbestos Training a Legal Requirement?
Employers are legally required to provide asbestos training to workers. Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 states that “every employer must ensure that any employee employed by that employer is given adequate information, instruction and training”. This obligation is enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which acts as the governing […]
How Long Does an Asbestos Awareness Certificate Last?
Related Courses In brief, how long an asbestos training certificate lasts varies greatly and depends upon the training provider. Asbestos is a naturally occurring, but highly dangerous, fibre that was used extensively in the construction industry before the turn of the millennium. Unfortunately, is has since been discovered that asbestos inhalation can cause lung cancer, […]
