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Edinburgh School Evacuated Following Asbestos Scare

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An Edinburgh primary school has been evacuated after asbestos was disturbed during work to upgrade the building. Flora Stevenson Primary school, evacuated all 447 pupils and teachers following the incident. Parents have been…

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Asbestos Law Update: Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

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The law that governs the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) has recently seen some key changes. Nick Williams, Director of DMW Environmental Safety Ltd looks at the Origins of UK Asbestos…

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AIF Release On-line Construction Safety Toolbox Talks

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The Video Toolbox Talks (VTT) are a new facility from AIF. Free of charge online the VTT’s aim to provide objective and accurate information on product specific working at height issues. Broadcast via…

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Asbestos pay-out pledge

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A Government Minister has agreed to look at whether compensation payments for victims of the asbestos time-bomb could be speeded up. Work and Pensions Minister, Chris Grayling, was pressed by York Central MP Hugh…

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