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Globe Theatre Still Set to Re-open in 2018 after £300,000 Asbestos Removal Work

Posted on June 9, 2017 at 10:59 am.

The Globe Theatre is still set to re-open in 2018 despite asbestos removal work costing £300,000, the asbestos removal itself will take 10 weeks to complete.

Asbestos was discovered during building surveys as part of a multi-million refurbishment project, the theatre will re-open as a live music and comedy venue in 2018.

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More UK schools suspected to have asbestos than first suggested

Posted on May 30, 2017 at 8:16 am.

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In the 1950’s to the mid 1980’s, Asbestos was widely used as a building material. It is a good choice of material for fireproofing and insulation due to its fire resistant properties. Any building, including; houses, factories, offices, hospitals and schools, that were built before the year 2000 could contain asbestos.

Most asbestos in schools can be found in pipe covering, walls/ceilings and fire doors. The asbestos becomes a risk to people when it is disturbed, which could happen at any time. The risk of asbestos being in schools, is the lack of understanding of asbestos among workers, teachers and students. This risk is greatly increased due to a many head teachers and governors not knowing the risks that could be in their building.

There is growing concern that more should be done to minimise the risks of asbestos within schools.

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36 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated waste Dumped in Beckton street

Posted on April 24, 2017 at 10:48 am.

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A Man is facing Jail after illegally dumping 36 Tonnes of asbestos-containing waste in Beckton Street. It was dumped in two locations on Eric Clarke Lane, and the cost to the council was £9000 to clear the waste up. It also resulted in the road being closed with several buses needing to be diverted.

The Man is now awaiting sentencing from the Crown Court.

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Asbestos Discovered in Childrens Playground

Posted on April 7, 2017 at 11:36 am.

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Illegally dumped asbestos material was discovered in a children’s playground in Rhos-on-sea Conwy. The material was spotted by Tim Watson beneath a rocking horse when he raised concerns to the council, who swiftly arranged for the material to be removed.

An investigation is underway to find out where the asbestos material came from.

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Workers Exposed to Asbestos in Leatherhead

Posted on April 7, 2017 at 10:13 am.

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Workers were not informed about the presence and dangers of asbestos during the refurbishment of a property in the Salisbury area. This resulted in a combined fee of approximately £15,000 due to the exposure. HSE have stressed that asbestos is still a very real threat killing thousands a year.

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Personal Air Sampling During Asbestos Activities

Posted on April 6, 2017 at 1:50 pm.

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With the up and coming revision of HSG 248 and the continual renewal of the Removal Contractors Licence to work with Licensable materials, the HSE are emphasising the requirement for personal air sampling and the need to collect accurate and useful information.

The effectiveness and value of the personal air monitoring will be enhanced by the correct planning by the contractor, sufficient sampling duration, adequate documentation of the activities being monitored, the removal contractor selecting a range of removal techniques and materials with the correct analysis and future use of the data.

With this in mind, Envirochem are working closely with the industry and enhancing their paperwork to capture the required information to allow the licensed contractor to adhere to the guidelines set by the HSE. For more information on how we can assist you for personal air sampling requirements, please call us or fill in the form below.

West Cumbrian Council Billed over £4000 to Remove Asbestos from Allotments

Posted on March 21, 2017 at 4:48 pm.

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A large amount of asbestos is required to be removed from two allotments sites in Broughton Parish Council after the material was found to be present in various plots including buildings, fencing, hen runs and sheds etc.

Although the particular material present is considered low risk, the council are still treating it with care and getting it removed by a licensed asbestos removal contractor when new plots become available.

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Pupils Fumigated & Hosed Down After Asbestos Fears

Posted on March 15, 2017 at 9:27 am.

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A former headteacher has informed MPS how pupils were fumigated after strong winds lifted asbestos ceiling tiles which potentially contaminated a school in Sunderland. Pupils were asked to go through a decontamination unit to remove any possible asbestos fibres. The school has since been demolished and rebuilt, however the issue has been raised to highlight that there is still a problem with asbestos in schools.

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Drinking Water Supplied Through Asbestos Cement Pipes

Posted on March 8, 2017 at 9:12 am.

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29% of Cranleigh’s drinking water is supplied through old asbestos cement pipes. The Drinking Water Inspectorate and Thames Water have assures residents that there is no reason for concern. This is conflicted by a statement from the Wold Health Organisation (WHO) that all asbestos is bad and should be eradicated.

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Continued Issue of Fly-Tipped Asbestos Across the UK

Posted on January 25, 2017 at 9:22 am.

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When asbestos is found in a building it must be removed and disposed of by a ‘registered operative’. A recent statement, from a cabinet member, revealed that failure to prove that the removal of asbestos was completed by a registered operative can traced back to properties owner, who is then held responsible. Asbestos is often fly-tipped due to the costly removal and disposal.

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