Construction workers being exposed to asbestos is a major issue, since unlike an on-the-job accident, any physical signs of the sickness take several years to manifest. Asbestos exposure is affecting an increasing number of individuals, with roughly 5000 cases of asbestos-related diseases recorded each year. Even though the public is becoming more aware of the […]

Asbestosis and vitamin D insufficiency have been linked by researchers. The majority of people who acquire asbestosis, a kind of interstitial lung disease (ILD), have been exposed to asbestos at some time in their lives, although not all. According to a new study, a vitamin D deficiency may be another cause of asbestosis. Dr. Erin […]

To protect a person’s health, asbestos must be managed, but what are people doing to manage asbestos in UK schools? The CEO of the Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP), Paul Beaumont, is keen to discuss the topic. In 2016, IATP wrote an essay for Education Business magazine, which was published in 2016. It raised awareness […]

We are frequently questioned about asbestos-containing storage heaters, specifically which storage heaters contain asbestos and their model numbers. Asbestos was frequently utilised due to its fire retardant qualities, and many earlier types of models would almost certainly include it. Asbestos-containing insulation materials were phased out of use in 1973, thus any storage heaters manufactured after […]