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HSE Report Highlights Continued Decline in Mesothelioma Deaths in 2021

Mesothelioma, a cancer characterized by its long latency period following asbestos exposure, has been subject for concern for years, due to its rapid progression upon symptom onset.

Concerns Arise as Crumbling Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Schools Raises Asbestos Exposure Concerns

A growing crisis looms over numerous schools in England, as their aging RAAC concrete structures pose an alarming risk of asbestos exposure.

Management of Asbestos in School Buildings (Part 5)

To manage asbestos risk effectively, there must be clarity on who is responsible, and such members of staff must fully understand their role and must communicate asbestos risk to others.

Management of Asbestos in School Buildings (Part 4)

Dutyholders are required to prepare a written plan which sets out the measures for actively managing the risk from identified ACMs. Notably, the HSE’s report states these should be “specific to their school”.

Introducing OMNI

For an interactive, always-available asbestos register talk to Environmental Essentials about our new Data Management Compliance Software – OMNI.

Management of Asbestos in School Buildings (Part 3)

In this series we provide common sense advice on how to be fully compliant in the areas identified as requiring improvement within schools across Great Britain.

Management of Asbestos in School Buildings (Part 2)

In this series we provide common sense advice on how to be fully compliant in the areas identified as requiring improvement within schools across Great Britain.

Management of Asbestos in School Buildings (Part 1)

Between September 2022 and March 2023, HSE have undertaken a program of inspections in schools across Great Britain with the aim of measuring compliance with The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Face Fit Testing

Why is face fit testing needed?

Environmental Essentials accelerate growth plans

BGF – the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor – has committed a further £2.4 million to support Environmental Essentials’ buy-and-build growth strategy.