New research confirms low risk from asbestos containing coatings

New research on asbestos confirms that the risks from asbestos containing textured coatings (TCs) are much lower than previously thought. This new research supports the proposal that work with textured coatings will no longer require a licence.

The Health and Safety Commission's (HSC) draft amendments to asbestos regulations, which have recently been the subject of consultation, aim to tighten overall controls. The proposed changes include a lower single control limit of 0.1 fibres per cm3... (526 more words)

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