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Large 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…

Motherwell 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…

Oldbury 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…

Sutton 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”…

Asbestos 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…

Where 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…

For 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…

Hospital Asbestos Safety

The BBC recently reported that there are concerns around Hospital Asbestos Safety in London. The concern is that the buildings we use to treat our sick and injured may in fact be exposing them to the dangers of asbestos dust. Here is an extract from the BBC’s article. “The number of people who could contract…

School Asbestos Safety

I was reading a recent piece in the Guardian, concerning school Asbestos Safety. Politics aside, the article was very well written. Here is a small extract from the Article by Lola Okolosie; “Mesothelioma, a disease usually linked to asbestos, is typically diagnosed 40-60 years after initial exposure. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – that…

Latest Asbestos News

Need the Latest Asbestos news? Safeline Environmental news brings you the latest asbestos news and updates from the United Kingdom! The latest asbestos news comes in the terms of a contractor prosecution, HSE will investigate and take the appropriate action on any contractor or subcontractor that fails in their duty of care to the job…