When was Asbestos Banned in the UK
Some types of asbestos were banned in 1985, but some asbestos continued to be used until a total ban in 1999. As such, any building that was refurbished or built before this time could potentially contain asbestos. Europe banned the use of asbestos in 2005 and half of the rest of the world still use asbestos. …
What is Asbestos
Asbestos was once a popular building material because of its fire retardant properties and insulating capabilities. Because it is fibrous, asbestos could be used in a variety of applications, including being woven into protective clothing, pipe lagging, as an insulation, and as a fire-protecting sprayed-on coating. Any property built prior to 1999 in the UK could have asbestos-containing materials present. Today, anyone carrying out repairs, maintenance or demolishing properties built during that era risks being exposed to the long-term dangers of asbestos. It is also a massive problem for the Emergency Services when dealing with damaged structures. http://Protect Yourself …
Dorset Business Angels Investment Event – 10th Feb 2020
Only a few days to go until we pitch at the Dorset Business Angels investment event in Bournemouth. With asbestos remaining the world’s largest occupational killer, and a deadly legacy in so many of our schools, hospitals, and public buildings, what better time to invest in our ground-breaking, award-winning technology that is set to transform asbestos safety around the world? The ALERT PRO 1000 allows instant detection of airborne asbestos and is forecast to reach over £2m sales this year, with over 1,400 inbound enquiries. Initially targeting the testing market, we are raising £1.5m (with £700k+ already pledged) to meet demand …
Alert Technology Invited to ResPublica Launch of ‘Airtight on Asbestos’ Campaign
Alert Technology are delighted to have been formally invited to the launch of ResPublica’s Airtight on Asbestos Campaign. The campaign follows the November 2019 release of their hard-hitting report Don’t Breathe In: Bridging the Asbestos Safety Gap which highlights the ever-present, serious threat to public health from asbestos. About the Event:- 3rd February 2020 | 13:00 -15:00 |The Jubilee Room, Palace of Westminster It has been 20 years since the use of asbestos was banned in the UK. Yet the material is still present in many of our buildings, where it remains a serious threat to public health. The Airtight on …
