Asbestos - Biggest Workplace Killer in UK

Mass Services Industry Updates Asbestos Management

The HSE are backing a £1.2million, one month long campaign to educate the country about the UK's biggest workplace killer.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has stated that over 4,000 people die each year in Britain as a result of coming into contact with Asbestos materials. In addition to this, over 35,000 have died in the past 30 years after contracting Asbestos related cancers (Mesothelioma).

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Latest Asbestos News:

Recon Packaging Ltd of Ashton-under-Lyne, were found guilty of breaching the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 and were subsequently fined £3000 and ordered to pay damages of £5000.

Latest Asbestos News:

Industrial and Commercial Building Services Ltd (ICBS) of Stockport were found guilty of breaking the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Asbestos Licensing Regulations 1983, resulting in a fine of £2000.

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Asbestos was regularly used as a building material in the UK from the 1950's onwards. Any building constructed or refurbished before 2000 could house the material. Asbestos materials, when left undisturbed, are safe but can release dangerous fibres when disturbed, causing serious diseases if inhaled.

Mass Services Asbestos Management

Mass Services offers comprehensive assessment of our clients' building and property portfolio to ensure compliance with Asbestos regulations. Our team undertake in-depth surveys to identify the location, assess the risk and assist with the ongoing management of any Asbestos material located on-site.

In order to discuss your needs with our team, please call us today on 0118 977 8560 or email info@mass-services.com.