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Teachers sue over fears of asbestos dust in schools
Eight teachers from the North East are preparing to sue their education authorities after they contracted asbestos related illnesses. The teachers believe they contracted the diseases from inhaling asbestos dust released after pinning... more»
tags: asbestos remediation coshh, mesothelioma

Headmaster escapes asbestos conviction: didn't know asbestos was dangerous
The Headmaster of a school in Derbyshire has been found not guilty of failing to protect the health of others after explaining that he wasn’t aware of the dangers of asbestos. The Health and Safety Executive prosecuted Phillip... more»
tags: asbestos legal hse controllimit coshh, case

Council pays GBP 130,000 for exposure to asbestos
Hartlepool Borough Council has paid GBP 130,000 to settle claims of exposure to asbestos, reports the Hartlepool Mail. The claims go back a number of years and cover potential exposure in the town's schools and council buildings. A... more»
tags: asbestos legal coshh

Arca holds asbestos awareness seminars
The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (Arca) is holding a series of asbestos awareness seminars across the UK. The events are aimed at all construction industry trades and anyone who may come into contact with asbestos in their... more»
tags: asbestos legal controllimit coshh, atac controlofasbestosregulations2006 controlofasbestosregulations2006

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