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A Brief History of Asbestos Asbestos

20th October 2018

A Brief History of Asbestos

The history of Asbestos is a long and dangerous one. Once discovered, it was put…

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Asbestos Asbestos

10th October 2018

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Asbestos

In 1999, the use and distribution of asbestos was completely banned in the UK. However,…

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What Are The Health Problems Related to Asbestos? Asbestos

23rd September 2018

What Are The Health Problems Related to Asbestos?

There’s nothing more terrifying than knowing your health is at risk, and fearing that something…

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What Is An Asbestos Survey? Asbestos

12th September 2018

What Is An Asbestos Survey?

Having an asbestos survey is important to ensure that the right measurements and procedures are…

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How to Test for Asbestos Asbestos

22nd July 2018

How to Test for Asbestos

Asbestos is a dangerous substance that is still affecting thousands of people in the UK.…

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Everything You Need to Know About IATP Asbestos

21st July 2018

Everything You Need to Know About IATP

Who are IATP? The Independent Asbestos Training Providers offers customers a comprehensive list of asbestos…

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Why Asbestos Still Poses a Threat Today Asbestos

10th July 2018

Why Asbestos Still Poses a Threat Today

The deadly threat from exposure to asbestos is not leaving us just yet. Because of…

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Unexpected Places Where You May Find Asbestos Asbestos

10th July 2018

Unexpected Places Where You May Find Asbestos

Asbestos remains a very deadly threat to the world with an average of 5,000 workers…

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How to Protect Yourself from Asbestos Asbestos

22nd June 2018

How to Protect Yourself from Asbestos

Before 2000 Asbestos was commonly used within buildings to help with insulation and fireproofing. Studies…

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Which Asbestos Training Course Should You Take? Asbestos

8th June 2018

Which Asbestos Training Course Should You Take?

If you’re a carpenter, construction worker, decorator, electrician, plumber or any other type of tradesperson,…

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Everything You Need to Know About RoSPA Asbestos

19th May 2018

Everything You Need to Know About RoSPA

Who are RoSPA? The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are a charity…

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Everything You Need To Know About UKATA Asbestos

5th May 2018

Everything You Need To Know About UKATA

What is the UKATA? The UKATA are the UK Asbestos Training Association. Since 2008, the…

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A Brief History of Asbestos Claims in the UK Asbestos

21st April 2018

A Brief History of Asbestos Claims in the UK

For almost a century, the dangers surrounding asbestos and the health issues it caused went…

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6 Common Asbestos FAQs Asbestos

10th April 2018

6 Common Asbestos FAQs

What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a natural microfibre most commonly found in the following three…

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How Can You Identify Asbestos? Asbestos

21st March 2018

How Can You Identify Asbestos?

Asbestos can be hard to identify as it can be used in many different materials,…

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Can You Get Asbestosis From One Exposure? Asbestos

16th March 2018

Can You Get Asbestosis From One Exposure?

It's thought to take years of continual exposure to high levels of asbestos to cause…

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What Are Asbestosis & Mesothelioma? Asbestos

8th March 2018

What Are Asbestosis & Mesothelioma?

On average, 5,000 workers die every year from asbestos related illnesses, making it one of…

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What Is Asbestos & Where Will You Find It? Asbestos

28th February 2018

What Is Asbestos & Where Will You Find It?

What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a cluster of natural minerals which comprise of fine, durable…

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What are the benefits of asbestos awareness training? Asbestos

29th November 2017

What are the benefits of asbestos awareness training?

Health and safety training is an essential part of any and every workplace. As an…

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Why Is Asbestos Dangerous? Asbestos

24th November 2017

Why Is Asbestos Dangerous?

Although it may look rather harmless, asbestos is an extremely dangerous substance that kills approximately…

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