asbestos

Exposure to asbestos dust can have lethal results which may not show up for years or even decades. Find out more about the risks and how you and your employer can protect your health.

• What is asbestos?  more...
• Is asbestos dust dangerous?  more...
• Does asbestos dust kill immediately?  more...
• Is asbestos now banned?  more...
• Who is most at risk from asbestos at work?  more...
• Is there a cure for asbestos-related diseases?  more...
• Where is asbestos found in buildings?  more...
• What should I do to avoid exposure to asbestos dust?  more...
• What are my employer's responsibilities?  more...
• Who is responsible for asbestos safety in buildings?  more...
• What safety steps should I take in working with asbestos?  more...
• Where can I get advice and support on asbestos issues?  more...
• How can I claim compensation?  more...

further information

The Health and Safety Executive's asbestos web pages feature relevant advice and resources.

The TUC web pages on asbestoshave information including the relevant chapter of its health and safety guide, Hazards at work. Hazards magazine's asbestos web pages have news, articles and information on asbestos in the workplace.

The International Ban Asbestos Secretariat links organisations around the world campaigning to ban asbestos and to protect workers. The site contains a range of resources, including a listing of UK asbestos victim support groups.