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Asbestos Services East Midlands
Located in central UK, the East Midlands is an important area of England connecting Yorkshire, the North East, and Scotland with southern English areas. As with the remainder of the UK, the East Midlands has a vast number of properties that still to this date have asbestos contamination, even though asbestos was banned in the…
Read MoreWhat is Meant by ACMs in Relation to Asbestos?
If you are wondering what ACMs are, read on. The acronym ACM is used to refer to “asbestos containing materials”. Asbestos was used in many construction projects up until the end of the late 20th century due to its durability and affordability. However, it fell out of favour after its dangers were revealed and was…
Read MoreRemoval of Illegally Dumped Asbestos from Fly Tipping
If you have discovered illegally dumped waste and suspect that it could contain asbestos, help is available. Asbestos fly tipping can be incredibly dangerous, and if the fibres are disturbed, they could easily be breathed in by members of the public or yourself. Asbestos is linked to several serious diseases, some of which can be…
Read MoreGarage Asbestos Surveys & Removal
If you have a shed or garage and are concerned that it could contain asbestos, read on. Asbestos history shows it was used in construction projects until as recently as 1999, which means it remains present in a huge number of buildings across the UK. However, asbestos is only ever likely to harm you or…
Read MoreAsbestos in Soil – Surveys, Risk Assessment & Removal
Asbestos in soil has been causing big challenges for many years. If this asbestos isn’t dealt with effectively, the results can be catastrophic. However, the level of risk largely depends on the kind of material that is resent in the soil. Read on to find out more about asbestos in soil, creating an asbestos management…
Read MoreIs Exposure to Asbestos Reportable Under the RIDDOR 2013 Regulations?
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) state that employers, self-employed individuals, and those in control of work premises (“the responsible person”) are obliged to report specific kinds of serious workplace accidents as well as specific dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases. Find out more about RIDDOR in this article. When do…
Read MoreSurveying, Risk Assessment & Removal of Asbestos in Marble & Stone
Anyone who supplies, works with, or uses marble or other natural stone products need to be aware of the safety regulations around them. Naturally, occurring asbestos is likely to be found in many of these products and can pose a substantial health risk. However, some levels of asbestos are so low that the amounts contained…
Read MoreAsbestos Encapsulation Service
As a licensed Health & Safety Executive asbestos contractor there are a wide range of asbestos services available from Safeline Environmental. One of these services is the encapsulation of asbestos, which is detailed on this page. Defining asbestos encapsulation? To define asbestos encapsulation, it is helpful to explain the two words: Asbestos – “Asbestos is…
Read MoreAsbestos Surveys & Removal Services West Midlands
Located in the heart of the UK, the West Midlands is a vital population and commercial area with transport links around the country. In line with the rest of the UK, the West Midlands has a large number of properties that were contaminated with asbestos prior to its ban back in 1999. If you need…
Read MoreHSE ALAARG 2012 – Asbestos Licence Assessment, Amendment and Revocation Guide
ALAARG 2012 is a phrase you may have heard from time to time when working with asbestos-related matters. Read this page for a quick overview of ALAARG 2012 and why it is of interest to all parties in the asbestos industry. What is ALAARG 2012? ALAARG stands for “Asbestos Licence Assessment, Amendment and Revocation Guide”.…
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