Asbestos Attacks!

What's STILL killing an average of 4500 people a year? The single greatest cause of work-related deaths target of new guidance. The Health and Safety Executive has published revised guidance on managing and controlling asbestos to help businesses understand how to work safely with the hidden killer. Asbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK; the HSE estimates that asbestos-related diseases account for around 4,500 deaths a year. On average, 20 tradesmen die from asbestos exposure every week. The HSE has consolidated approved codes of practice to make it easier for businesses and employers to understand and meet their legal obligations. The naturally occurring fibrous minerals, which were used extensively as a building material in the UK from the 1950s through to the mid-1980s, can cause a number of diseases if high levels of airborne fibres are inhaled. The most serious is mesothelioma, which is always fatal. For further information on Asbestos and your responsibilities please contact us on 01237 477931