5 Asbestos Facts You Really Need to Know

This entry was posted on 25 May, 2025.

While the world is tackling the pandemic that is the Coronavirus, there is a silent killer that doesn’t get quite as much press coverage, but still kills as many as 5,000 people in the UK each year. That silent killer is asbestos, the deadly banned ... READ MORE

Asbestos Awareness Training & Low Risk Handling from OHSS

This entry was posted on 01 May, 2025.

It has been known for a long time that asbestos is a deadly substance and that those not trained in how to remove asbestos safely shouldn’t attempt it. Sadly, despite this, many employers, local authorities and organisations are failing to identify asbestos ... READ MORE

Is There Asbestos in My Home?

This entry was posted on 30 April, 2025.

If your home was built or renovated in Ireland before the year 2000, there’s a real chance that asbestos may be present somewhere inside. It’s not something anyone wants to discover, but knowing what to look for (and what to do next) can be extremely ... READ MORE

Do You Know the Occupational Health Risks of Silica Dust?

This entry was posted on 03 April, 2025.

If you run a construction, quarrying, or manufacturing business in Ireland, silica dust is a serious and often underestimated occupational health risk. However, the dangers it poses aren’t limited solely to the health of your staff, as failure to protect ... READ MORE

Spotting the Signs Your Garage May Contain Asbestos

This entry was posted on 31 March, 2025.

Asbestos is a deadly material that was banned in Ireland in the late 1990s, meaning from that point, it could no longer be used in construction. However, in structures across Ireland built before the year 2000, it still hides, potentially posing a risk to anyone ... READ MORE

Ridding the World of Asbestos Waste

This entry was posted on 12 March, 2025.

While the deadly material that is asbestos was outlawed at the end of the 1990s, it remains as big a danger as ever. According to the European Commission, the EU contains more than 100 million tonnes of it still exists. In fact, it’s still being mined in ... READ MORE

What Should Employers Do When Asbestos Limits Are Exceeded?

This entry was posted on 28 February, 2025.

If you’re a business owner in Ireland that employs people, you have a duty of care to your staff to ensure that your workplace is safe. One threat to workplace safety is asbestos exposure, which poses a serious health risk. In fact, it can lead to ... READ MORE

Asbestos Exposure in Ireland: Still a Very Real Threat

This entry was posted on 06 February, 2025.

Given that asbestos was banned from Irish construction more than 25 years ago, you’d be forgiven for assuming that it was no longer a problem in the modern day. However, that’s not the case, as asbestos exposure continues to represent a major threat to ... READ MORE

How to Arrange an Asbestos Survey in Ireland

This entry was posted on 28 January, 2025.

Given that asbestos was banned in Ireland in 2000, you might expect the dangers associated with the hazardous material to be on the decline. However, that’s not the case, as it still lingers in the approximate 80% of buildings in Ireland that were built in ... READ MORE

Asbestos-filled Grain Dryer Demolished in New Ross

This entry was posted on 03 January, 2025.

Despite the substance being banned in Ireland since 2000, asbestos still poses a major health risk, particularly in older buildings across Ireland. As such, the recent demolition of an asbestos-filled grain dryer in New Ross provides a real-world example of how ... READ MORE

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