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The Main Types of Asbestos in the UK
There are many asbestos types currently hidden in buildings and products throughout the UK. Here at Safeline Environmental, we have worked with a massive variety of types of asbestos, this is the topic of our latest article. Common asbestos types in the UK Asbestos is not one material per se, the term Asbestos is coined…
Read MoreAsbestos Gallery – What to look for
The HSE Asbestos gallery As the old saying goes, “seeing is believing”, and we at Safeline Environmental want to ensure that we promote the education of home and business owner in the dangers of Asbestos. Most of our customers say to us that they are unsure where to look, and more importantly, what to look…
Read MoreFind Us on Facebook
Safeline Environmental on Facebook Want to find out the latest news from Safeline? Find Safeline Environmental on Facebook for the latest news and exciting developments. Most of our guys will post on our company Facebook page, especially local events or unusual examples of Asbestos us. We get lots of feedback following the pictures we post…
Read MoreHSE Fines for Asbestos Exposures
The legal Ramifications of Asbestos Exposure Most of our customers are surprised to learn about the action that the Health and Safety Executive take when an asbestos exposure is reported to them. Asbestos can have life-threatening effects on health even years after exposure, and as such, the HSE take the most stringent of views. We…
Read MoreFeedback For Safeline (Nick and Ben)
At Safeline Environmental we value the work our asbestos teams do and how they interact with our customers. With this in mind, we recently received some fantastic feedback for safeline from one of our customers concerning one of our asbestos removal experts teams (Nick and Ben) that we would love to share with you; “Nick…
Read MoreThe Lasting Effects of Asbestos Dust in the Atmosphere is Highlighted by the 9/11 Disaster
It’s now 15 years since 9/11, and yet it seems the legacy of the destruction of the World Trade Centre collapse will continue for years to come. As the world prepares to mark the fifteenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) says the horrors of that day are not…
Read MoreAn Asbestos Management Plan – When you Might Need One
You might need an asbestos management plan. Here’s why and how to go about creating it. If you’re reading this from the USA, you’ll need to check out the relevant ahera regulations, this document deals exclusively with the UK requirements from the HSE. Asbestos has been around for a very long time, and given that its widespread…
Read MoreAsbestos Removal Best Practices – Why Caution is the Best Policy
Here we will give an overview of asbestos best practices. Workplace related deaths Asbestos is a category 1 carcinogenic material that is currently the greatest cause of workplace-related death due to asbestos diseases related to the lung. As there is the potential for serious harm when the material is found in the course of building…
Read MoreProfessional Asbestos Management is Essential, Here’s Why
There are many aspects involved in professional asbestos management. We discuss many of these aspects here so that you can bring a professional approach to your organisation. A background to asbestos Asbestos is a carcinogenic fibrous mineral found in an array of building materials. Problems with asbestos arise when such materials are disturbed or damaged…
Read MoreWhat is Asbestos and Why is it so Dangerous?
If you are wondering “what is asbestos?” it is a natural and versatile mineral that is known for its heat and fire resistance as well as insulating properties. These useful properties resulted in the importation of approximately 6 million tonnes of raw asbestos into the United Kingdom over a period of 100 years. Many different…
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