Where Asbestos Hides: NEW posters from HSE Asbestos is the greatest cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain. Around 5,000 people die every year from asbestos-related diseases which typically take decades to develop and cannot be cured. These posters have been designed in support of HSEs campaign to raise awareness of asbestos-related health risks. They aim to inform workers of the most common locations asbestos can be found in industrial and residential buildings. Whether you are a worker, building owner, landlord, employer or person responsible for building maintenance, you should be aware of where asbestos is most frequently found in buildings in order to protect yourself and others. |
| HSG210 Asbestos Essentials: A task manual for building, maintenance and allied trades of non-licensed asbestos work Designed to be durable, practical and small enough to fit in your toolbox, Asbestos Essentials uses a series of task sheets, with over 100 full colour photos and illustrations, to describe 'good practice' for non-licensed tasks and covers the action needed to reduce exposure to an adequate level. Find out more about this key publication All of our publications and tools relating to Occupational Lung Disease are available on the HSE Books website |
Learn how to manage asbestos in buildings Delivered by HSE specialists, our 'Asbestos Management in Buildings'training courseprovides an introduction tothe responsibilities of dutyholders, asbestos legislation and guidance. The following date is available to book now: 6 February 2024 at HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton 545 per person Health and hygiene testing HSE testing and monitoring services can analyse and assess your samples for a wide range of harmful exposures including asbestos and other fibres. This can provide you with practical, tailored solutions to minimise or remove your workplace exposure risks. Read more on our website. For more information from HSE visitwww.hse.gov.uk/asbestos | 