It is only in the last decade or so that the government has fully realised the real danger of asbestos exposure. Over the last thirty years use of the substance has been banned in everything from buildings to shipyards. It comes in many forms, and it is those who work closest with the mineral that have faced being diagnosed with mesothelioma. In 2008 the mortality rate for those with the disease in the UK was 2,249.

Most commonly it is construction workers who are a high risk group as they will most probably work with asbestos if renovating a building built prior to 2000. This is why asbestos regulations set by the Health and Safety Executive stipulates that asbestos removal must be carried out by a licensed professional. For those working in construction it is a risk, but companies and building owners can combat exposure by being more asbestos aware and taking the right precautions.

Lucion Environmental are specialists in asbestos compliance services and project management support. With no affiliation to any asbestos removal companies they offer unbiased advice and they are UKATA certified. Lucion have over ten years of experience in the field and can be accessed from around the UK in one of their seven offices for an asbestos survey and asbestos testing.

In trying to plan your project, Lucion will keep you up to date with any changes in legislation and a specialist consultant can compile a written specification that ensures your project stays at a reasonable cost and risk free. For more information, please visit http://www.lucion.co.uk.