Asbestos is the greatest cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain. Around 5,000 people die every year from asbestos-related diseases which typically take decades to develop and cannot be cured.
HSE’s asbestos pages on the website have been revised to:
- simplify the navigation and help you easily find the information you need
- remove outdated content and replace it with up-to-date, refreshed guidance
The updated webpages include the following:
- introduction to asbestos safety
- the duty to manage asbestos in buildings
- a workers’ guide to asbestos safety
- locations of asbestos and taking the right action
The new content includes videos for workers on asbestos safety to help them be aware of it and work safely
Find out more at: Asbestos – HSE
