Asbestos clampdown: director sentenced after workers ‘deliberately’ put at risk

A Manchester building company and its director have been sentenced after workers were exposed to asbestos. The post Asbestos clampdown: director sentenced after workers ‘deliberately’ put at risk appeared first on Construction Management.

Asbestos: the forgotten safety crisis

Asbestos was banned 25 years ago, yet thousands are still dying as a result of its presence. CN examines the long legacy of the former go-to building material and whether enough is being done about the dangers it poses today Roofer Liam Bradley and his… The post Asbestos: the forgotten safety crisis appeared first on Construction News.

String of hold-ups hit £16m east London school and leisure centre job

Problems include asbestos, obstructions in the ground and ‘performance issues’ with structural engineer

JCT changes to cover bombs, asbestos and epidemics

Contractors will be able to claim an extension of time and costs if asbestos or unexploded bombs are unexpectedly found during a design-and-build job, under new changes to the JCT contract. The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) yesterday (17 April) published a new edition of a… The post JCT changes to cover bombs, asbestos and epidemics appeared first on Construction News.

Director jailed for exposing workers to asbestos

Ten tonnes of asbestos insulating board stripped out by unqualified workers

ASBESTOS IN ARCHAEOLOGY

New 2023 version (1.2) of introductory guide to asbestos in construction archaeology (brownfield, old buildings) intended for archaeologists but also very useful for clients in the construction industry using commercial archaeologists or anyone who wants to know the basics of dealing with asbestos on their site or in their building. By the ArchPoints organisation, sponsored by AAG Archaeology.

RICS - Asbestos - Legal requirements and best practice for Property Professionals and Clients_4th Edition, May 2021

Failure to understand or communicate asbestos risks can have life-threatening effects. This RICS guidance was updated in May 2021 to keep pace with regulations (at this time) with new advice on legal duties and best practice

Asbestos In Archaeology

Basic, entry level guide to dealing with asbestos in planning condition archaeology projects. Not just for archaeologists, useful for property owners and project management.

Master rules school ought to have taken reasonable steps to prevent exposure to asbestos - Published by CMS Law-Now

In a case that will be of particular interest to the education sector, involving decades-old allegations of asbestos exposure at an independent boarding school, the High Court has held that the test of whether a defendant bears a real prospect of success is a “low bar”. The judgment simultaneously reaffirmed that the “Asbestos Masters” are best placed to apply this rough and ready test, even when furnished with incomplete expert evidence.

LGS Removals Ltd

As a company LGS Removals Ltd have many years of experience in the flooring preparation industry, in addition we have consequently built up an excellent reputation in the contracting side of the business; because of our teams timely completion of jobs to the highest quality and most of all to the client’s required specification.Furthermore, we offer onsite, no obligation visits and quotations for contracting, while determining the type of preparation required. LGS Removals Ltd offer a wide range of floor preparation including: Finishing and Removal Services for construction and refurbishment projects Surface re-texturing

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