Asbestos and exposure to it, represents the single largest occupational health hazard of the modern age. At OHSS Safety Consultants, we provide guidance on all aspects of asbestos abatement, asbestos removal and asbestos disposal. With over 15 years of experience ... READ MORE
There are stringent laws in place in Ireland that requires any employee that could come into contact with asbestos in the course of their work, to receive training to protect themselves and their colleagues. At OHSS Safety Consultants, we are THE most experienced ... READ MORE
The law in Ireland requires that employees who are likely to become exposed to asbestos in the course of their daily work are given adequate training in how to safely deal with it if they do. At OHSS Safety Consultants, we are, amongst other numerous occupational ... READ MORE
The umbrella term of ‘asbestos’ actually covers 6 different types of material. They include amosite, tremolite, actinolite, crocidolite, anthophyllite and the subject of this article, chrysotile. Though you might not have heard this name before, you ... READ MORE
The use of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) was banned at the end of the 20th century due to the threat that it posed to health. This however, was after 5 decades of widespread use in the construction industry, which means that it is still present in a large ... READ MORE
In the construction industry in Ireland today, there are tight asbestos regulations to protect the safety of all those the come into contact with the material that is known to cause a particularly virulent form of lung cancer. Asbestos removal requires a lot of ... READ MORE
Many of us logically think that as asbestos is such a toxic substance that its use has been completely banned, but in truth the material known for its durability and heat resistance is still used in a number of products.There are many asbestos abatement companies ... READ MORE
Asbestos represents a very real danger to those in close proximity to it, as when it’s disturbed, harmful fibres can become released into the air. When inhaled, these fibres are a known cause of mesothelioma, a very aggressive form of lung cancer that often ... READ MORE
Asbestos We have over 15 years experience in the field of occupational health and safety and part of our work involves dealing with the hazardous material that is asbestos. Following protocol when dealing with this known carcinogen is imperative as any ... READ MORE
Right up to the 1980's, asbestos was a common building material and this is because there was no awareness of the dangers present in Asbestos. In terms of asbestos cement pipes, the story is the same and, since not every bit of pipe has been replaced yet, it means ... READ MORE