The health risks of asbestos, a previously common fire retardant, have been known about for decades. However, the fact that it was only banned in the UK in 2000 means we have more reason to worry than most. Anything built before then, particularly in the 1970s, has a substantial chance of containing some asbestos. The… Read More
As you may have already seen, we have talked about in-depth about Why Asbestos is Dangerous, but we thought we would give you a quick refresh. Asbestos was used in the building trade in the 20th century for many decades, because of its resistance to chemical reactions, fire and heat. Because of this, it was… Read More
Pleural thickening is a lung disease where the thin membrane covering the lung, known as the pleura, becomes scarred and damaged. As a result of this scar tissue buildup the space between the lungs and the pleura can close up, which can cause chest pain and a loss in breathing function. Of all of the… Read More
It is estimated by the World Health Organisation that around 125 million people worldwide are exposed to asbestos in their workplace, and there are more than 107,000 deaths due to asbestos exposure. So, what can you do to eliminate asbestos? It is recommended that you have an asbestos specialist remove any asbestos you find in… Read More
What is Asbestosis? It is well known that asbestos is dangerous to our health if it should be disturbed, and can cause a person to suffer with terrible illnesses later in life. One of the main concerns from working with asbestos is suffering from asbestosis. Asbestosis is a long term chronic lung disease, caused by… Read More
Who is at risk from asbestos? Asbestos as we know can be considerably detrimental to our health, and related illnesses to asbestos can take years to appear. Of these illnesses, the most common is lung cancer, which can be very serious. We must be aware that everyone can be exposed to asbestos in low doses… Read More