Asbestos: The real risks
The effects of asbestos inhalation are responsible for around 4,000 deaths each year – the UK’s largest workplace killer
Asbestos is a well-known health risk and is more common than you might think. As a business it is not just the health risks asbestos presents to your people that should concern you. Asbestos regulations dictate a ‘duty to manage’, which is directed at those who manage non-domestic premises, making them responsible for protecting others who work in or use these buildings.
The ‘duty holder’ is often the tenant of the premises, rather than the owner, and the regulations also require mandatory training for those likely to disturb asbestos at work, which includes installers, maintenance workers and building contractors as well as those responsible for its removal.
Failing to comply with regulations or to identify and effectively manage your asbestos-related risks can lead to unnecessary costs and disruption to your business.
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