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Nanotechnologies health risks similar to asbestos?
A recent report suggests that some of the modern building materials containing nanotechnologies pose health risks. The report suggests that the nanotechnologies health risks similar to asbestos exposure. This suggests this could be a timebomb for future contractors or demolition workers. Loughborough University has issued the following report; “Nanotechnologies being used in building materials could…
Read MoreAsbestos contractors fined
The HSE has reported that it has taken a case to court and two asbestos contractors fined as a result of this litigation. As you read, it becomes apparent that you should select a company with the scale and skill to complete its own surveys and that those contractors should have the mindset to challenge…
Read MoreClaire’s Asbestos Recall
It has been reported today (via Twitter and the international news outlets) about accessory store Claire’s Asbestos Recall. In this recall, the UK is affected by some of the products, and as such if you have shopped at Claire’s you should read the link here to the statement from Claire’s. Below is an Extract from…
Read MoreLarge Scale Asbestos Removal
When it comes to large-scale asbestos removal, Safeline is one of the most competent contractors in the business. From our Midlands base, our national and sometimes international reach for all scales of projects is second to none. Many of our larger-scale projects involve months of pre-planning and liaising with all of the other subcontractors and…
Read MoreMotherwell Asbestos infringement
Motherwell Asbestos Infringement A contractor has been fined for exposing its employees to asbestos during work at Anderson Tower in a Motherwell asbestos infringement. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that during the Motherwell Asbestos Infringement, four electricians employed by IQA Operations Group Ltd had been drilling through door transom panels to fit electric cables into each…
Read MoreOldbury Case Study – Pre 1980s Asbestos Removal
Oldbury Asbestos Removal Safeline’s Oldbury Asbestos Removal project was born out of an enquiry we received from a homeowner… They had bought a home in Oldbury which was built pre 1980. Lots of us live or have lived in Pre 1980’s homes and it makes great sense to get your new home checked in you…
Read MoreSutton Coldfield Asbestos Survey and Removal Case Study
Sutton Coldfield Asbestos Survey The majority of the work Safeline Environmental does is Commercial project consultancy and then commercial asbestos removal as in the case of the Sutton asbestos removal contract we have recently completed. The removal as in a lot of our contracts, required several different methods to be employed in the “making safe”…
Read MoreAsbestos Contractor Fined
Below is a report of another Asbestos Contractor fined for poor management of asbestos removal. The report is an extract from the HSE website; “A Wigan building contractor has appeared in court after exposing a homeowner and her family to asbestos while carrying out a garage conversion. Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard that Anthony McGrath, trading…
Read MoreWhere is Asbestos Found?
Asbestos is sadly a part of everyday life for building trade workers and those whose jobs are closely related to working with properties. Although asbestos was banned as long ago as 1999, the material is of course prevalent in buildings and products from before this time. We are often asked, “where is asbestos found?” There…
Read MoreFor asbestos help and advice, contact The National Asbestos Helpline
ASBESTOS ADVICE IN THE UK Safeline Environmental, as well as being a professional asbestos removal company, we are also customer service driven, with this customer service we are keen to promote The National Asbestos Helpline and its website. The National Asbestos Helpline is a fantastic resource for any member of the general public who may…
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