Asbestos Management Survey
The pictures below show the remains of asbestos insulation board formerly surrounding a copper water heater that partially protrudes into the ceiling void in this house type in Swindon UK. Although in the pictures the material looks more like asbestos cement a water absorption test proved this material to be asbestos insulation board.
As you can [...]
Before parting with your money on that bargain investment property or your new family home its worth pausing to think about your future plans and how asbestos may have an impact on your budget.
Asbestos was used in over 3,000 products and many of these where used in the construction and decoration of domestic properties. To [...]
The BBC Radio 4 programme You and Yours ran an article today on asbestos management. Although predominately covering asbestos in our schools the article is available on the BBC website from the link below:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00v3ynd/You_and_Yours_07_10_2010
It is with deep regret that the British Occupational Hygiene Society [BOHS] announces the closure of the Asbestos Building Inspectors Certification Scheme [ABICS].
Steve Perkins, Chief Executive of BOHS, states, “Despite the support of the Health and Safety Executive [HSE], the cooperation with UKAS, and the high level of initial interest from [...]
