Asbestos in schools problem is worse than previously thought
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A story run today by the BBC concerning Devon man Mr Wallace and his exposure to asbestos in schools is concerning enough, but the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) says that figures obtained by the BBC suggesting that asbestos may be more prevalent in schools than previously thought will not come as a surprise to those working in the industry.
Asbestos was widely used as a building material in the 60s and 70s and while banned in the UK in 1999 once the health risks became apparent, the damage was already done. While asbestos can be managed safely if left undisturbed, the latest findings have led to renewed calls to make schools safer.
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Boningale plants its expertise at new eco-friendly landscape
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Boningale Nurseries, one of the UK’s largest nurseries, has combined its unique horticulture and green roof expertise to help transform the landscape at an historic area of London that is undergoing a £180 million revitalisation.
The Shropshire-based nursery not only provided hundreds of semi-mature trees and perennials to the ongoing Rathbone Market redevelopment in Canning Town, it also supplied with sister company Boningale GreenSky, bespoke native Green Roof Plugs for the community’s new green roofs and living walls.
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SIKA Sarnafil chosen for Walkie Talkie's curved walkways
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At a dizzying 160m (525ft) tall, London’s distinctive Walkie Talkie building required an exceptional roofing solution. Fenland Roofing and Sika Sarnafil single ply were up to the challenge.
Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly and costing over £200 million, 20 Fenchurch Street is a 34-storey commercial skyscraper in London, known as the ‘Walkie Talkie’ building due to its top-heavy form. A large viewing deck, bar, restaurants and Sky Garden are included on the top three floors.
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The Scottish Labour Party claim to have the “missing link” in Scotland's railway
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The Scottish Labour party leader, Jim Murphy, announced at the Core Cities UK Devolution Summit earlier this month that if Labour win the 2016 elections, they will implement a multi-million pound Crossrail project, describing it as the “missing link” in the Scottish railway system. Murphy stated that the new Holyrood borrowing powers would be used to fund the project which would link the north and east to those in the south and west of Scotland. “2015 sees Scotland get new borrowing powers as part of the pre-referendum Edinburgh agreement.”(Holyrood 2015).
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The hazards of manual handling - and how to prevent injuries
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SHS Handling Solutions have put together an infographic based on the hazards of manual handling and how injuries caused by handling have affected those involved. These statistics have been drawn from HSE's 2013-2014 report and show how common handling injuries are, how they have affected companies, and what industries have the most reported handling-based accidents in the workplace.
Based in Northamptonshire, SHS Handling Solutions offer a range of manual handling products that are designed to help prevent injuries such as the ones featured in the infographic that can be used for a variety of different jobs.
For further information visit www.shshandlingsolutions.com
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