Asbestos is the greatest cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain.
Around 5,000 people die every year from asbestos-related diseases which typically take decades to develop and cannot be cured.
HSE’s asbestos pages on the website have been revised to:
- simplify the navigation and help you easily find the information you need
- remove outdated content and replace it with up-to-date, refreshed guidance
The updated webpages include the following:
The new content includes videos for workers on asbestos safety to help them be aware of it and work safely. |