Asbestos: When Should You Worry?

This entry was posted on 25 August, 2026.

When you discover asbestos in a building, it's understandable to beworried. After all, asbestos exposure is linked to serious illnessesincluding asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.But does simply having asbestos in your building mean that you're in ... READ MORE

What Types of Insulation Contain Asbestos?

This entry was posted on 06 August, 2026.

What Types of Insulation Contain Asbestos?Asbestos was used in construction for decades because it wasincredibly good at insulating and resisting heat. It was used ineverything from buildings and pipework to boilers and heating systems.As we explained in our ... READ MORE

Working Safely with Asbestos: Best Practice for Irish Employers

This entry was posted on 27 July, 2026.

For many businesses, asbestos isn't something that requires daily attention. However, if maintenance, refurbishment or demolition work is planned in an older building, it can quickly become one of the most important health and safety considerations on site. While ... READ MORE

Protection of Workers from the Risks Related to Exposure to Asbestos at Work

This entry was posted on 03 July, 2026.

Asbestos hasn't been used in construction for many years, but it's still present in thousands of buildings across Ireland. If those materials remain in good condition and are left alone, they don't usually pose an immediate risk. The danger comes when maintenance, ... READ MORE

Why Asbestos Surveys Are Essential for Irish Property Owners

This entry was posted on 22 June, 2026.

Although asbestos has been banned for many years, it's still sitting inside thousands of buildings across Ireland. You'll find it in roofing materials, insulation, floor coverings and pipe lagging - and often, the people who own or occupy those buildings have no ... READ MORE

What Is Asbestos Sampling and When Do You Need It?

This entry was posted on 05 June, 2026.

Refurbishment and maintenance projects have a habit of throwing up surprises, particularly in older buildings. One of the most common is coming across a material mid-project that nobody can confidently identify - and that nobody's sure how to handle. The issue is ... READ MORE

Irish Asbestos Rule Changes Now Fully in Effect

This entry was posted on 15 May, 2026.

At the end of 2025, the updated EU rules governing asbestos removal and disposal were fully introduced into Irish law. Asbestos has been regulated for a long time, but these changes have a stronger focus on lowering the chance of people being ... READ MORE

Asbestos in Recalled Toys Raises Fresh Concerns for Businesses

This entry was posted on 01 May, 2026.

Reports that more than 30 toys have been recalled in the UK since the start of the year due to asbestos contamination have brought this dangerous material very much back into the public eye. Most people hear "asbestos" and think of old office blocks or school ... READ MORE

Current Asbestos Regulations - What You Need to Know

This entry was posted on 20 April, 2026.

Asbestos regulations were tightened in 2023, with a significant reduction in the allowable level of airborne fibres coming fully into force at the end of 2025. The change reflects a growing body of evidence that even low-level exposure carries serious long-term ... READ MORE

Asbestos Regulation Changes - What It Means For Irish Employers

This entry was posted on 03 April, 2026.

In 2023, changes to asbestos regulations were agreed at the EU level, including a tenfold reduction in the allowable level of airborne fibres. Those changes are now in force following the December 2025 implementation deadline, which means the standard employers ... READ MORE

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