Working with asbestos
Vital safety measures if you work with asbestos
Asbestos is one of the most significant health risks in the building trade, with the Health and Safety Executive estimating that around 5,000 workers a year die as a result of past exposure – more than the annual death toll from road accidents. Any building erected or refurbished before the year 2000 may contain asbestos, so taking precautions against exposure is critical.