Asbestos Awareness Event – Newport
Asbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK.
The consequences of not being ‘asbestos aware’ can devastate the lives of tradesmen and their families. HSE estimates that on average, 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases each week.
When these fibres are inhaled they can cause serious diseases. The four main ones are: mesothelioma (which is always fatal), lung cancer (almost always fatal), asbestosis (not always fatal, but it can be very debilitating) and diffuse pleural thickening (not fatal).
To help raise awareness, a free half day event is being held on 31 January 2012 at Christchurch Centre, BT Compound, Malpas Road, Newport NP20 5PP. It will run from 9am – 12pm and will include refreshments. The event will cover asbestos surveys, HSE’s requirements under the Asbestos Regulations and the view of the contractor.
This event provides health and safety advice and guidance so that those who may be exposed to asbestos at work know what to do to protect themselves and others. It is a MUST for all small construction companies and self employed involved in refurbishment and those in trades such as plumbers, carpenters etc.