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HSE Launches New Consultation on Tighter Asbestos Regulations to Enhance Worker Protection

2025-11-19T16:59:19+00:00

Earlier this month, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a public consultation on proposals to strengthen the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, aiming to further protect workers and building users from exposure to asbestos. The consultation, which opened on 10 November 2025, is seeking stakeholder views on three key proposals to improve asbestos management and safety practices across Great Britain.   Key Proposals The HSE is consulting on the following regulatory and non-regulatory measures: Regulatory proposals 1. To amend the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and associated guidance to ensure the independence and impartiality of roles in the four-stage clearance [...]

HSE Launches New Consultation on Tighter Asbestos Regulations to Enhance Worker Protection2025-11-19T16:59:19+00:00

Bridge McFarland Secures £107,500 Damages for Retired Maintenance Fitter Diagnosed with Asbestosis

2025-10-03T10:40:53+01:00

Bridge McFarland LLP’s industrial disease specialists have successfully secured £107,500 damages for a retired maintenance fitter who was diagnosed with asbestosis in May 2024.   Exposure to Asbestos While Working at Immingham Docks Our client was employed by the company, which produced chemicals and fertilisers and has settled the claim, between 1969 and 1993, working at Immingham Docks. During his employment, our client was exposed to very high levels of asbestos. His work required him to regularly remove old asbestos from pipework to carry out repairs, often working in a dusty atmosphere with very poor ventilation. He was also not provided [...]

Bridge McFarland Secures £107,500 Damages for Retired Maintenance Fitter Diagnosed with Asbestosis2025-10-03T10:40:53+01:00

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