A company director has been jailed for 8 months after failing to protect workers from exposure to asbestos at a student development project. HSE's investigation revealed that the company had removed an estimated 10 tonnes of asbestos insulating board (AIB) during the refurbishment in late 2019 and early 2020. The dangerous materials were stripped out by workers who were: unqualified to do the job unaware of the risks to their health. Read this press release for full details about the incident. HSE has recently updated its guidance on asbestos safety. It has also just launched the Asbestos: Your Dutycampaign, which aims to improve understanding of what the legal duty to manage asbestos involves. Other recent enforcement include: Engineering firm fined following workers death Bakery company fined 400,000 after employee has left leg amputated 18 April, 1.00 to 2.00pm Join us for a free seminar to mark the publication of HSEs 2024 Annual Science Review. Our series of 5-minute 'Turbo Talks' feature HSE scientists talking about the ways our science and evidence is being used to help everyone lead safer and healthier lives. This years focus is on the role played by our scientists and engineers in delivering forensic incident investigation activities and providing expert evidence used by courts to secure justice. You can: find out more and/or register for the seminar download HSEs Annual Science Reviews | 