Expert articles about asbestos regulations, safety guides, industry news, and real-world case studies.
A practical guide for public sector administrators, local government officers and facility managers responsible for asbestos compliance in public buildings — schools, hospitals, offices, libraries, and social housing. Covers legal duties, procurement, contractor management and portfolio risk across the UK, Australia, France and Spain.
A technical reference for OHS technicians and workplace health and safety professionals responsible for asbestos air monitoring. Covers fibre counting methods, clearance testing, background levels, reporting obligations and regulatory standards across the UK, Australia, France and Spain.
Standard property surveys don't include asbestos analysis. This guide explains what buyers need to know before exchange — survey types, how to read a report, negotiation strategies, mortgage implications, and post-purchase duty holder obligations across the UK, Australia, France, Spain and the US.
Know your legal rights when asbestos is found in your rented home. Covers landlord duties, enforcement routes, neighbour disturbance, and what to do in an emergency across the UK, Australia, France, Spain and Ireland.
What industrial engineers and maintenance managers need to know about asbestos: permit-to-work systems, pre-work surveys, roof and cladding replacement, solar panel installations over asbestos roofs, and regulatory compliance across the UK, Australia, France and Spain.
A practical guide for facility managers and property teams managing asbestos across single or multiple buildings: duty holder obligations, register maintenance, contractor management, hospital and public building specifics, and portfolio-wide compliance tracking.
Landlords have statutory duties to protect tenants and workers from asbestos in rented properties. This guide covers survey requirements, management plans, tenant notification, contractor obligations, and penalties for non-compliance across the UK, Australia, France, Spain, and the US.
Architects, project managers, and principal designers face direct legal liability for asbestos in projects they coordinate. This guide covers survey commissioning, CDM and equivalent duties, tender requirements, and the documentation trail that protects you if a claim arises.
Encapsulants, lockdown agents, and wetting agents are three distinct liquids used in asbestos abatement. Learn when each is used, how they work, and why choosing the wrong one compromises safety.
Managing asbestos in buildings is a legal duty in most countries. Learn what a duty holder is, what an asbestos register and management plan must contain, and what the consequences of non-compliance can be.
Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of occupational cancer deaths worldwide. Learn how asbestos fibres cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and pleural disease — and what to do if you were exposed.
Is there asbestos in your home? Learn how to identify high-risk materials, what to do if you find them, when to call a professional, and what not to do — with guidance relevant to any country.
Asbestos awareness training is the minimum level of training required for workers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials. Learn who needs it, what it covers, how long it takes, and how to choose an accredited provider.
Asbestos cannot be identified by sight alone. Learn what common asbestos-containing materials look like, where they were used, and how to recognize the warning signs in older buildings.
Mineral wool and asbestos are different materials. Learn why the confusion exists, whether asbestos was ever added to rock wool, and when laboratory testing is advisable.
A 2014 federal bankruptcy ruling found a "startling pattern of misrepresentation" by plaintiffs' attorneys who withheld exposure evidence in court and then filed claims with bankruptcy trusts. The Garlock case became a landmark in the fight for transparency in US asbestos litigation.