Calls to Deal With Massive Illegal Asbestos Dump in Dublin

This entry was posted on 28 June, 2024.

Asbestos is a deadly material that's linked to serious conditions like asbestosis, mesothelioma and laryngeal cancer - hence the reason why stringent asbestos regulations exist in Ireland. However, despite this, a massive illegal dump of the material exists on a ... READ MORE

Staff Exposed to Asbestos at Prison in Dublin, C.A

This entry was posted on 10 June, 2024.

Asbestos continues to present a risk to human health, something that’s again been highlighted by a news story emanating from a very familar-sounding city from across the Atlantic - Dublin. It appears that staff members and inmates at a prison in Dublin, ... READ MORE

Asbestos Surveys in Ireland - What You Need to Know

This entry was posted on 30 May, 2024.

At OHSS, we've been safeguarding people from the dangers of asbestos with a range of services that include asbestos surveys. In this article, we take a closer look at what surveys like these are for, the types of asbestos that exist in buildings across Ireland and ... READ MORE

Asbestos Becomes Completely Banned in the USA

This entry was posted on 13 May, 2024.

While Europe fully banned the use of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in 2005, that was not the case worldwide. However, in a historic move, the EPA has finally banned the last form of asbestos - something that has been described as a 'Major Milestone for ... READ MORE

The Many Ways In Which Asbestos Has Been Used

This entry was posted on 30 April, 2024.

At OHSS, we're kept very busy by companies across Ireland wanting advice relating to safe asbestos removal and disposal. You might think that since the material was banned in construction in the late 90's, the need for asbestos abatement services would be on the ... READ MORE

Products & Materials That Contain Asbestos

This entry was posted on 05 April, 2024.

While it might be banned from use in the modern era, it's not difficult to see why asbestos was as widely used as it was. Whether talking about the residential, commercial or industrial spheres, the material's properties made it hugely popular in buildings and in ... READ MORE

Occupational Hazards: Asbestos Exposure in Irish Industries

This entry was posted on 29 March, 2024.

For obvious reasons, the handling of asbestos in Ireland is governed by strict legal frameworks laid down in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations of 2006. These regulations state that a comprehensive risk assessment must be ... READ MORE

Asbestos in Irish Buildings: Why It's Still a Threat

This entry was posted on 15 March, 2024.

Asbestos, a once hugely prevalent material in the Irish construction industry, remains a hidden threat in many buildings across the country. Despite its banning at the end of the 20th century, certain dangerous myths are still in circulation - something that ... READ MORE