Latest H&S Statistics

Latest H&S Statistics

Industry News Key figures for Great Britain (2014/15) 1.2 million working people suffering from a work-related illness 2,538 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2013) 142 workers killed at work 76,000 other injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR...
HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide 2016

HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide 2016

Industry News HSE Guidance “HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide 2016” for Public Consultation HSG248 is a revised version of the Analysts Guide first published in 2005. It contains guidance for Analysts involved in asbestos work and is the authoritative source of...
Company fined for sale of boilers containing asbestos

Company fined for sale of boilers containing asbestos

Industry News A demolition and licensed asbestos removal company has been fined after it sold a boiler found to contain asbestos. Norwich Magistrates’ Court heard that in May or June 2012, Anglian Demolition & Asbestos Limited was the contractor for the...
Heating Engineer fined after homeowners exposed to asbestos

Heating Engineer fined after homeowners exposed to asbestos

Industry News A self employed heating engineer has been fined after removing asbestos lagged pipework in a domestic property with no precautions to prevent exposure to asbestos fibres. Karl Locher pleaded guilty at Trafford Magistrates’ Court after an investigation by...