HSE launches ‘Asbestos and You’ campaign

The HSE has launched a new campaign to remind people working in construction trades to manage the risks associated with asbestos. Despite it being banned in the building industry since 1999, figures show that 5000 people per year still die from asbestos-related diseases. Asbestos didn't disappear when it was banned in the UK and we know that asbestos remains in millions of homes and buildings. Those carrying out repairs or refurbishment work are at a higher risk of disturbing asbestos, especially when working in houses.

The campaign particularly wants to reach those who started their careers during or after the year 2000, after the use of asbestos was banned, so they know the risk remains. Visit the Asbestos & You website for more information about the campaign and how you can support it. You can also: Download the new 'quick guide for trades' View Asbestos essentials guidance Read HSE's asbestos campaign press release Sign up for asbestos campaign updates by subscribing to the e-bulletin. CONIAC and the HSE have worked together to produce helpful advice for tradespeople and anyone working in retrofitting, maintenance, and improvement. The guidance has been produced by the Supporting Small Employers group.