In this episode Neil takes on the role of interviewer to interview Ian. Posing questions around asbestos management, Ian’s career route and his take on the asbestos industry.
Interview with asbestos expert – Ian Stone
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Two new treatments are being tested in the East Midlands for an aggressive cancer caused mainly by exposure to asbestos. The research into mesothelioma is being done at Leicester’s Glenfield Hospital. Mesothelioma most commonly starts in the inner lining of the chest wall causing it to thicken and reduce lung capacity, which in turn puts …
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Acorn join the Federation of Small Businesses
Acorn Analytical Services are pleased to announce that we have successfully joined the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). What is the FSB? The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political. The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed …
Carlisle Housing Association Admits Asbestos Failings
A housing association in Carlisle has admitted serious failings with regards to asbestos. Riverside Housing has advised they have no idea how many of their properties contain asbestos. Best estimates are around 3,000 which is half of it 6,000 property portfolio. Asbestos was extensively used within the construction industry throughout the UK from the 1930s …
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New Asbestos ACOP for Working With Asbestos
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released a consultation document proposing the new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for working with asbestos. It has invited comments and responses (to be received no later than 30 September 2013) as part of a consultative exercise into a proposed consolidated version of its Approved Code of Practice …
Asbestos removal worker dies in Cwmcarn school
Health and Safety Executive leading investigation after 26-year-old asbestos removal worker dies in Cwmcarn school. A police and health and safety investigation has been launched following the death of an asbestos removal worker at an asbestos-hit school. Paramedics were called to Cwmcarn High, near Newport, on Friday after a 26 year old collapsed. The school …
Who should you commission for your asbestos surveys?
There are many companies that provide asbestos consultancy and asbestos surveys, sometimes at what initially appears to be at low cost. However, before commissioning an company to undertake such work it is important to ask yourself the following: Are you confident that the company has the technical competence to undertake the asbestos survey? Are you satisfied that the company has the resources …
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Children are at greater risk from exposure to asbestos!
A special scientific consultative committee to the Government has concluded that children are at greater risk from exposure to asbestos than adults. Pressure is now being placed on the Government to act upon the findings and undertake full review of current policies in relation to asbestos in schools. The Department for Education’s – Asbestos in Schools …
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What happens when asbestos goes wrong?
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Is asbestos an issue for employers in 2013?
Answer: Yes it is. A lot of people are still surprised to find out that asbestos is an issue within the UK. The last set of figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that 4,759 people are currently dying each year from various diseases related to asbestos exposures. This figure has increased …
Acorn Help Raise Money for Help The Heroes
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