Where Asbestos Hides: New Posters From the HSE
Asbestos stands as the leading cause of work-related fatalities in Great Britain. Annually, approximately 5,000 individuals succumb to asbestos-related illnesses, conditions that typically manifest over decades and lack a cure
Posters
These posters are made to support the HSE's campaign aimed at raising awareness about the health hazards associated with asbestos. Their purpose is to educate workers about the prevalent locations where asbestos might be encountered in both industrial and residential structures. Whether you're a worker, building proprietor, landlord, employer, or responsible for building upkeep, understanding the common areas where asbestos is found in buildings is crucial for safeguarding yourself and others.
Asbestos could potentially lurk in any building constructed or renovated before 2000, concealed within various materials, including:
- Insulation like lagging on plant and pipework;
- Fire-resistant panels;
- Asbestos cement used in roofing; and
- Sprayed coatings on structural steelwork for fire and noise insulation.