Asbestos & You
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Asbestos & You
Workers in skilled trades are at particular risk of discovering and disturbing asbestos during their work. Make sure you know what to look for, and what to do to protect yourself when you come across asbestos.
Any job, any day of the week, can potentially release harmful asbestos fibres. It’s not like dust – you can’t see, smell, or feel the fibres in the air or on your clothes.
Asbestos can be found in any building built or refurbished before the year 2000. Houses built in fifties, sixties and seventies are very likely to contain asbestos.
5000 people a year die from past exposure to asbestos, our aim is to help tradespeople avoid exposure and the risks that involves.
Use our series of guides and advice to ensure you’re aware of the dangers asbestos and how to protect yourself and others.