A glass firm has been fined £20,000 and £12,638 in costs after potentially exposing 200 people to asbestos fibres. The company had ignored recommendations from their own health & safety advisors to cordon off the area, allowing up to 180 workers and 16 site visitors to come into contact with the dangerous fibres.
The HSE was notified after two subcontractors unknowingly drilled through an asbestos insulation panel to install fire sensors.
This most recent incident has brought the issue of Asbestos Awareness to the forefront of site safety issues. Appropriate training and knowledge can greatly decrease the likelihood of these risks arising, not only saving the employers from expensive and damaging fines, but more importantly, the lives of those working on site.
If you have a need for UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training, please contact us on 0333 666 0555 to organise your training with one of our training consultants.
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