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Sole trader risked ‘grave consequences’ by improperly removing asbestos, court hears
31 Aug 2025 01:33 GMT
… handling of asbestos and risked multiple people’s health, a court … removing roofing sheets that contained asbestos at a Canberra property. … professional to remove the asbestos.
He said the material … of the exposure of the asbestos … lessens the objective …
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Builder wins big over wrongful interdict in asbestos dispute
29 Aug 2025 12:54 GMT
… after he repeatedly complained about asbestos contamination at Springfield sites, alleging … pleaded guilty to health and safety offences relating to asbestos exposure and …
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RPS teachers report mold, HVAC outages and asbestos concerns as they return to school
29 Aug 2025 05:54 GMT
… leak, mold issues and asbestos remediation.
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“RPS decided … found that it contained asbestos in drywall, flooring and … Health Administration, there is no safe level of exposure to asbestos … sealing, enclosing or removing asbestos materials. Asked whether …
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Cigarette filters do nothing for smokers’ health and just create plastic pollution – they should be banned
28 Aug 2025 13:45 GMT
… filter type even contained asbestos. Despite this, most … cigarettes safer.
Beyond the health deception, cigarette filters create … biodegradable filters offer no health benefit and continue to … groups, including the World Health Organization, Action on Smoking …
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Asbestos whistleblower awarded over £500,000 in damages
27 Aug 2025 18:37 GMT
… sought to silence concerns about asbestos on building sites.
Martin … 2016 after McGowan repeatedly raised health and safety concerns.
“He … work on sites contaminated with asbestos. No suitable PPE for … was fined £10,000 for health and safety offences, court …
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Moray building firm ordered to pay over £500,000 to asbestos whistleblower
27 Aug 2025 17:23 GMT
… it tried to silence over asbestos claims.
Martin McGowan, 63, … McGowan from talking about the asbestos issues.
Mr McGowan said … health and safety laws over its actions in relation to the asbestos … by an excavator, spreading asbestos fibres all over the site …
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Nottingham Construction fined for improperly disposing of asbestos
27 Aug 2025 17:09 GMT
… property in Mahtomedi that contained asbestos.
MPCA investigators also said Nottingham … a permitted facility. Asbestos can cause serious health issues in humans, … trained individual monitor asbestos removal on site
• Send asbestos demolition debris to …
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Documents: Richmond school missed four mandated asbestos inspections. Teachers fear for their health.
27 Aug 2025 11:06 GMT
… book containing records for all asbestos-related inspections and protective measures … department issues licenses to qualified asbestos inspectors and contractors who treat … Virginia Department of Health issues guidance on handling asbestos, but has no …
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Groundworks boss awarded £500,000 over Springfield asbestos interim interdict
27 Aug 2025 11:04 GMT
… Properties to silence him over asbestos concerns.
Martin McGowan, 63, … to him, were full of asbestos, with the contaminated material … 000 for breaching health and safety laws over asbestos at a … new homes,” describing how asbestos fibres were spread across a …
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SNP donor company told to pay whistleblower £500,000 after asbestos gagging order
27 Aug 2025 04:27 GMT
… it tried to silence over asbestos claims.
Martin McGowan, 63, … to him, were full of asbestos.
The demolished material, he … knew about the presence of asbestos, did nothing about it … for breaching health and safety laws in relation to alleged asbestos at …