The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 are the current UK legal framework governing all work with asbestos and the management of asbestos in non-domestic buildings. They consolidate and update earlier asbestos legislation, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, and bring UK asbestos law into a single piece of legislation. The regulations apply to anyone who owns, manages, or works on a non-domestic building that may contain asbestos, which in practice means alm

Asbestos was fully banned in the UK on 24 November 1999. The ban was introduced under the Asbestos (Prohibitions) (Amendment) Regulations 1999, which prohibited the import, supply, and use of white asbestos, also known as chrysotile. Blue and brown asbestos had already been banned earlier, in 1985. The 1999 regulations completed the prohibition across all three commercial forms of asbestos in the UK. The ban stopped new installation. It did not require the removal of asbestos

Asbestos removal costs in the UK vary significantly depending on the scale of the project, the type of materials involved, and the complexity of the works required. For commercial and industrial projects, costs can range from a few thousand pounds for a contained, straightforward removal to several million for a large-scale programme across a major site. The only reliable way to get an accurate figure is through a proper survey and a contractor who understands the full scope

If you're looking at a career in construction or environmental services, asbestos removal is one of the most in-demand, and skilled trades you can get into. Demand for qualified workers across the North West is strong, the career ladder is clear, and the work genuinely matters. Emchia Asbestos Solutions Ltd is an HSE-licensed contractor based in Chorley, working with clients including the NHS, BAM, Premier Inn, and Ford. We're growing our team and this guide covers everythin

Emchia were approached by Channel 5 to assist with a documentary series they have been producing - 'The Secret World of our waste'. The...