Two women have recently been prosecuted by North Herts District Council for fly tipping domestic waste which contained asbestos.
Both women were fined hundreds of pounds for breaching the Environmental Protection Act and failing to dispose of the waste legally.
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A cabinet advisory committee is looking in to why Swansea nightclub ‘Oceana’ demolition costs have increased from £1.18 million to £4.1 million after a further intrusive asbestos survey was conducted identifying more asbestos. The original survey completed is said to have only identified 10 percent of the total asbestos now known to be present within the building.
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Information has been released confirming 346 Kent schools contain asbestos; the substance can be found in any building built before the year 2000 including schools, houses, offices, factories and hospitals across the UK.
If managed properly and left undisturbed in a safe condition, asbestos containing materials do not necessarily pose a risk to health. It is only when the substance is disturbed or damaged causing fibres to be released that it becomes a serious health risk.
One of the ways asbestos can be managed is by conducting a Management Asbestos Survey. This will identify the presence and location of any asbestos containing materials, whilst also providing recommendations as to how these materials are properly managed.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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