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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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Identifying Asbestos In Your Home

Identifying Asbestos In Your Home

The dangers of asbestos have been well documented, especially since the ban on all asbestos types in 1999. This ban from the UK government means that any homes built after the year 2000 are highly unlikely to contain asbestos-containing materials (also known as ACMs),...

When was asbestos banned in the UK?

When was asbestos banned in the UK?

A lot of people might answer the question ‘when was asbestos banned in the UK?’ with the answer ‘1985’. And they’d be almost right - but not completely, as the UK's history with cautioning against the use of asbestos dates back to 1931. Asbestos regulations,...