Employers ignoring duty to manage asbestos

Many employers are unaware of their legal obligations concerning the presence of asbestos in buildings, or are simply choosing to ignore them, union leaders have warned.

As part of Action Mesothelioma Day on Monday (27 February) the TUC distributed one million 'Asbestos Kills' stickers and thousands of leaflets to workplaces across the country to remind employers of the dangers.

Since May 2004 employers have been required by law to find out about and keep records of the presence of asbe... (460 more words)

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