Asbestos Fly-tipped on The Wrekin

Asbestos has been found dumped on a popular walking route The Wrekin, which is located 5 miles west of Telford. This follows the renovation of the local recycling centres, some blame this for the fly-tipped hazardous waste being found in the area.

Local authorities claim to be clamping down on fly-tippers and urge anyone that sees any to report it.

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Asbestos Air Monitoring

Envirochem offer a wide range of asbestos air monitoring services in accordance with HSG 248.

Our asbestos analysts are provided with fully equipped mobile laboratories allowing for on-site analysis of air samples and instant certification upon completion of analytical monitoring.

Background Air Monitoring

Background Air Monitoring is conducted to establish airborne fibre concentrations prior to any activity that may lead to airborne asbestos contamination or in specific locations with known asbestos based materials.

Leak Air Monitoring

Leak Air Monitoring is conducted outside the enclosure/work area while work is in progress. It is undertaken to verify that the control measures are adequate in controlling asbestos fibre release to the outside.

Four Stage Clearance Air Monitoring

Four stage clearance Air Monitoring is undertaken following the removal of asbestos based materials (generally notifiable materials such as insulation boards, insulation and coatings) under fully controlled conditions. This will enable a certificate of reoccupation to be issued to reassure those reoccupying the area that it is safe to do so.

Reassurance Air Monitoring

Reassurance Air Monitoring is conducted to determine asbestos fibre concentrations upon completion of the assessment of site for reoccupation. It is also undertaken after the removal of non-notifiable asbestos containing materials (such as vinyl floor tiles, cement products, textured coatings) or following the disturbance of suspected or identified asbestos containing materials.

Personal Air Monitoring

Personal Air Monitoring is conducted to assess whether or not the personal exposures of workers comply with the relevant control limits and to determine the suitability of respiratory protective equipment being used.

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Envirochem Now Offers Soil And Aggregate Grading

Envirochem are pleased to announce that we now offer a wider range of soil and aggregate grading options. These include Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, 6F1, 6F2, 6F4 & 6F5 grading.


Approximately 88% of Schools in Nottinghamshire Contain Asbestos

Out of 252 schools in Nottinghamshire 88 percent still contain asbestos. This has lead to approximately £200,000 being paid in damages to exposed employees. The employees in question are mostly teachers and some of these have gone on to develop asbestos-related diseases. It is worth noting that no pupils are known to be affected or exposed to asbestos, however a spokesperson from Derbyshire Asbestos Support has noted that schools are of a particular concern, as materials could be damaged by children knocking into them or kicking balls against them. This could cause the release of asbestos fibres.

 

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North East has Highest Death Rate for Asbestos Cancer

The North East of England has the highest asbestos related death rates in the UK according to new research; North Tyneside, south Tyneside and Newcastle are among the highest.

Mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer) kills on average 6 people per day in England and Wales, and often doesn’t emerge until 20-30 years after initial exposure.

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Asbestos in Hundreds of Derbyshire Schools Cost £400,000

Derbyshire County Council have been hit with a cost of more than £400,000 in asbestos related compensation claims. Hundreds of schools in the area are listed as containing asbestos, with more and more staff being being diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Teachers are being advised by the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team to check the relevant asbestos registers to increase awareness of where the material is located.

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Toxic Chemicals Found in Some Halloween Face Paints

Tests have shown that several face paints contain  a variety of toxic chemicals including Lead, Cadmium and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) such as benzene. Advice for parents at Halloween is to preferably avoid the use of face paints and cosmetics, if they are to use them try and use organic or plant based brands.

 

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Asbestos Containing Material Fly-Tipped in Lincolnshire

Over four tonnes of asbestos containing material has been found in Sheep Marsh Lane, near Marshchapel. Local councils have now removed this and cleaned the area but are urging people to help identify the culprits.

 

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Envirochem Now Holds UKAS Accreditation For Lead And Chromium In Paint

We are excited to announce that our laboratory is now UKAS accredited for Lead (Pb) and Chromium (Cr) in paint testing.

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Asbestos Has Been Found On The Set Of EastEnders

A scare for all cast and crew as workers discovered asbestos while working on fibre-optic cables. This was in very close proximity of the set of EastEnders and Holby City. A BBC representative assures that all necessary health and safety procedures were followed and the risk was minimal.

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