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Last week we published an article on the dangers of asbestos exposure when carrying out roofing work.  As promised, today we bring you more information about the dangers of asbestos.  Every building in the UK that was built before the year 2000 is likely to contain asbestos which means that an Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Survey must be undertaken before any demolition or refurbishment/remodelling work can be carried out.  With so many flat roofs in the UK featuring asbestos and so many parts of roofs (soffits, asbestos roof tiles, etc.) roofing work often involves a Refurb and Dem

If you work in the construction industry here in the UK, you’ll be aware of the importance of occupational health and safety.  Despite stringent regulations and constantly improving safety standards, the construction business remains one of the most risky to work in due to the very nature of the work involved.  There are several organisations and public bodies here in the UK  that work to improve the levels of safety in the workplace so today we’re taking a look at the ones that are most relevant to the industry so that you know who is responsible for what and where to turn if you need help