Asbestos News

31-03-2010

It is believed that Mr. McLaren was exposed to asbestos from his clothes shop in the 70's having disturbed a ceiling tile during renovations to make the shop look more 'cutting edge'

The ceiling was constructed from board asbestos and lots of construction changes were made including vandalising it to make it appear that a bomb had gone off his partner commented.

An article printed recently in the Daily Telegraph claims that a poll reveals that up to 60% of house renovators have admitted to being exposed to asbestos. Doctor Anthony Johnson has called the poll results "unexpected and troubling". He went on to say how frightening it is that people have been educated but continue to take risks with this potentially lethal product.

Asbestos was used widely in housebuilding up till the 1980's and home renovation involving drilling, cutting and sanding can easily disturb asbestos fibres.

The HSE have produced a number of leaflets outlining the dangers of asbestos which can be downloaded from their website.

Alternatively, an 'asbestos information pack' containing up to date info on the dangers and legislation & regulations can be ordered from BOSS Training. The first step to ensuring protection from this hidden killer is a UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training Course