Asbestos may have been long since banned in the construction of new buildings but exposure to this hazardous material is still a very real risk for many working in the industry. Louise Hosking, director of Hosking Associates, looks at how to manage that risk
Recent research conducted by the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) identified almost one in four construction workers believe they have been exposed to asbestos. The IOSH No Time to Lose campaign highlights the risks of occupational cancers to workers, with the most recent phase focusing on asbestos.
Almost a third (32%) of respondents to the survey still say they are not checking the asbestos register. Increasing amounts of work have been undertaken by organisations to ensure those they engage…
