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Where Can You Find an Asbestos EPA Guide?

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Are There Any Exemptions To The Asbestos Ban In Ireland?

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Ridding the World of Asbestos Waste

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How to Tell if Your Garage Needs an Asbestos Survey

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Innovative Asbestos Disposal Methods

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Asbestos Dump Golf Club Awarded a €110k Sports Grant

In a recent development, Kilkenny Golf Club - which is currently under investigation for unauthorised demolition of a house and improper asbestos disposal - has been awarded a €110,591 sports grant to develop a full practice hub facility. As such, it’s a situation that raises major concerns regarding environmental compliance and public health.
Asbestos, once commonly used in construction for its fire-resistant properties, is now recognised for presenting severe health risks, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. Consequently, proper handling and disposal of asbestos are critical to prevent environmental contamination and protect public health.
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Asbestos: A Global Waste Problem

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Once hailed for its durability and heat resistance, asbestos has become a global environmental and health challenge that needs to be dealt with. Widely used in construction and manufacturing throughout the 20th century, it’s a mineral that poses significant health risks when its fibres become airborne, leading to asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. So, as countries work to remove asbesto...

Where Can You Find an Asbestos EPA Guide?

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Where Can You Find an Asbestos EPA Guide?

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Although asbestos was banned in Ireland over 20 years ago, ACMs are still present in many older buildings. As such, recognising and properly managing these materials is essential for anyone in property management or construction, as improper handling can lead to severe health issues, including respiratory diseases and cancer. Accessing the guide is straightforward. The EPA provides it as a free...

Are There Any Exemptions To The Asbestos Ban In Ireland?

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Are There Any Exemptions To The Asbestos Ban In Ireland?

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A primary exception applies to asbestos products installed or in service before the 2004 ban which are legally permitted to remain in place until they reach the end of their lifespan or are otherwise disposed of. This means that the material can still be present in older buildings, and can pose exposure risks during renovation or demolition work. In addition to this, the 2011 Chemicals (Asbesto...

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Ridding the World of Asbestos Waste

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While the deadly material that is asbestos was outlawed at the end of the 1990s, it remains as big a danger as ever. According to the European Commission, the EU contains more than 100 million tonnes of it still exists. In fact, it’s still being mined in certain parts of the world. 1.3 m tonnes were mined in 2022 alone, with most coming from Kazakhstan and Russia. As such, there is much asbesto...

How to Tell if Your Garage Needs an Asbestos Survey

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How to Tell if Your Garage Needs an Asbestos Survey

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So, how can you tell if you’re in need of an asbestos survey for your home’s garage? If any of the following applies, that could be the case. If your garage’s roof has cement sheets. This was a commonly used garage roofing material in the latter half of the 20th century and is known to have sometimes contained asbestos. If your garage has wall cladding on the outside with a fibrous or corrugate...

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Innovative Asbestos Disposal Methods

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Currently, methods of asbestos disposal in Ireland include placing the waste into landfills, a practice that can lead to its release into our water supplies and the wider environment. However, better ways are being used in other parts of the world-something that we look at in this article. A company called Asbeter is using a process of milling and heating to create a non-toxic material-calcium ...

Is Asbestos in Our Water Pipes Dangerous

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Is Asbestos in Our Water Pipes Dangerous

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Installed between the 1950s and 1980s, there are roughly 5,000-6000 km of asbestos cement pipes across Ireland, which are now prone to bursting - something that could potentially release asbestos fibres into the water supply. The colossal task of replacing all of these asbestos pipes across the country is currently being addressed by focusing on those in the worst condition. This involves evalu...

Chemical Safety & Exposure Monitoring in Ireland

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Chemical Safety & Exposure Monitoring in Ireland

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Chemical safety and exposure monitoring helps companies achieve compliance with Safety, Health, and Welfare at work. Proper planning and assessing of potential risks involved with chemical exposure is an integral part of ensuring the well being of your business and your employees. Regulations apply to many levels of handling and storage, for large-scale chemical practises and minimal instances,...

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Chemical Safety Training in Ireland

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Risk assessment is the cornerstone of safety practice in handling chemicals, and a key component of our courses. We examine the design of individual workplaces and focus on the method and location of handling. Our Chemical Safety Training consultants train course participants to: - Become aware of chemicals in the workplace - Know how chemical exposure can occur and the health effects associate...

Calls to Deal With Massive Illegal Asbestos Dump in Dublin

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Calls to Deal With Massive Illegal Asbestos Dump in Dublin

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Asbestos is a deadly material that's linked to serious conditions like asbestosis, mesothelioma and laryngeal cancer - hence the reason why stringent asbestos regulations exist in Ireland. However, despite this, a massive illegal dump of the material exists on a site between Moatview and Belcamp in North Dublin. Dublin City Council has been urged to clean up the problem, as the dump has been th...

Is an asbestos survey a legal requirement?

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Is an asbestos survey a legal requirement?

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If you own or maintain non-domestic premises that were built before the year 2000, then it is a legal requirement for you to manage any asbestos containing materials ACM’s that are present. This is usually done by commissioning an asbestos survey from a qualified surveyor. However, there are different types of asbestos surveys to choose from and these are outlined below. The Control of Asbestos...

Home Working Risk Assessments What They Entail

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Home Working Risk Assessments What They Entail

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Under these broader responsibilities, the following aspects of the home working scenario need to be considered: Computer workstations need to be compliant, with posture-supporting seating, footrests, supplemental lighting, and document holders. Electrical equipment (including lighting & computers) must be regularly maintained and PAT tested. Suitable extension cables need also to be provided to...

National Archives Water Leak Leads to Asbestos Discovery

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National Archives Water Leak Leads to Asbestos Discovery

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An internal report into the incident described how a high-pressure hose valve had perished, leading to a steady flow of water. This water then began to spread throughout the building, seeping through the National Archives and damaging all six floors. Fortunately, only cosmetic damage was caused, with archival records coming out unscathed. However, the discovery of asbestos in a third-floor work...

Asbestos in Irish Buildings Why It's Still a Threat

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Asbestos in Irish Buildings Why It's Still a Threat

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In this video we look at the asbestos myths to provide some much-needed clarity. Our aim is to address them and boost awareness in this crucial health and environmental safety sphere. Myth 1: Asbestos is Only Dangerous in Industrial Settings A common misconception is that asbestos poses risks only in industrial environments where it was heavily used. The truth is that the material was also exte...