It is vital to keep up with the latest asbestos news, updates and advice for those working in the industry, as well as commercial or industrial building dutyholders and individuals who suspect the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within their home.
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Vermiculite has long been associated with asbestos, causing many homeowners and businesses to question the safety of this material. But, is this a myth? Does vermiculite contain asbestos?What Is Vermiculite Insulation? Firstly, vermiculite is a naturally-occurring,...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states, “the only way to confirm if a suspect material contains asbestos fibres is to obtain and analyse a sample of it”. But, is DIY, at-home sampling the way to go? Here’s the truth about asbestos sampling kits.What Are Asbestos...
Despite the use of asbestos being banned in the UK in 1999, the material can still be found in many homes and businesses today. If you own a home or commercial property that was built before the year 2000, there is a chance it may still contain asbestos. Pillars...
Was asbestos used in Christmas decorations? The short answer is, yes! A famous example of this includes fake asbestos snow, which was used by film studios between the 1930s and 1940s and was produced by brands such as ‘White Magic’, ‘Snow Drift’ and ‘Pure White’.How...
Asbestos is an umbrella term used to describe several naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have crystallised to form fibres. These fibres are resistant to heat and fire, as well as chemical and biological degradation. The material’s mechanically strong properties...
One of the two main types of asbestos surveys, a Refurbishment & Demolition Survey (otherwise referred to as an R&D survey, previously known as a type 3 asbestos survey) involves locating, identifying and assessing the condition of all asbestos-containing...
The importance of an asbestos survey cannot be understated for dutyholders of commercial, industrial and shared domestic premises, as well as employers. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012), the responsibility to manage the presence and condition of...
If you are the dutyholder of a commercial building that was constructed before the year 2000 (before the final ban on asbestos occurred in the UK), or you are planning renovation or demolition works for your premises, read about the importance of R&D asbestos...
The legalities of asbestos are very important to understand as a dutyholder of commercial, industrial and shared domestic premises. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012), the duty to manage the presence and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)...
