Health, Safety & Quality Consultancy
We are a local business that provide cost effective solutions and advice to businesses regarding their Health, Safety and Quality Systems requirements. We undertake one-off consultation contracts and retainer work.
In short, we’re here to help make your workplace and business as safe as it can be and ensure you meet all legal requirements. Please browse our website and get in touch to find out how we can help.
Garry Douglas – Managing Director
New research reveals that nearly half of tradespeople view asbestos as a problem of the past.
It is 25 years since asbestos was banned in the UK, but it is not a problem of the past. Asbestos may still be present in buildings built, or refurbished, before 2000.
Follow the guidance on Asbestos and keep yourself and employees safe.
According to a recent survey, commissioned by an independent training provider, over a quarter of respondents (26%) also stated that they have not followed the correct removal procedures when they have encountered asbestos.
Reasons people are putting their lives at risk could include:
5,000 people a year die from past exposure to asbestos. It can take 20 to 30 years for symptoms to develop and, although there is no safe exposure to fibres, repeated exposures significantly increase your risk of getting ill. Some asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, are almost always fatal. (more…)
May 28, 2025 by Garry Douglas
