Education is Crucial for Asbestos Management in Schools
SOCOTEC is highlighting the risk of asbestos exposure in UK schools, and what the FMs should be doing about it. One of the main issues with regards...
Read Full ArticleThis conference – Asbestos: understanding and managing asbestos risks in soil – will examine occurrence, assessment and modelling issues of asbestos in soil, review recent environmental, health and safety and waste legislations and provide an update on current practice and research.
The conference has been designed for clients, house builders, consultants, contractors, local authorities and regulators with expert speakers.
The conference takes place on 2 October 2014 CIRIA offices, Griffin Court,15 Long Lane, London EC1A 9PN as well as in Edinburgh on 10 September 2014.
Article written by Brian Shillibeer | Published 11 July 2014
SOCOTEC is highlighting the risk of asbestos exposure in UK schools, and what the FMs should be doing about it. One of the main issues with regards...
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