Over 25 years after the final prohibitions on the supply of asbestos, asbestos-related diseases still account for around 5,000 deaths annually, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.
Where asbestos is found
Asbestos can be present in any building constructed before 2000. It poses particular risk to those carrying out maintenance, refurbishment or construction work where asbestos-containing materials may be disturbed.
HSE consultation launched
To improve safety, the HSE has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the . . .
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