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1. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsManaging asbestos in your school or college - GOV.UK

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   2 days ago · Day-to-day management of asbestos in schools or colleges. Step 1: Conduct a management survey of asbestos materials. Step 2: Assess the risks associated with asbestos materials in your school or ...

2. theconversation.com › the-hidden-danger-ofThe hidden danger of asbestos in UK schools: ‘I don’t think ...

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   Apr 18, 2023 · Asbestos was banned in Great Britain by 1999 and stringent regulatory controls are now in place to prevent people being exposed today. We understand the concern about asbestos in school...

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4. www.hja.net › expert-comments › opinionUnderstanding the Risks of Asbestos in UK Schools: What ...

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   Aug 28, 2024 · Many UK schools still contain asbestos, posing potential health risks to children and staff. Learn about the dangers of asbestos exposure, the symptoms of Mesothelioma, and what steps you can take to address concerns about asbestos in schools.

5. www.gov.uk › guidance › asbestos-management-in-schoolsManaging asbestos in your school or college - GOV.UK

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   Oct 14, 2020 · Detailed information on what asbestos is and the risks from school and college buildings that contain asbestos if managed poorly.

6. www.newstatesman.com › spotlight › healthcareThe hidden danger of asbestos in UK schools - New Statesman

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   Apr 19, 2023 · A 2019 DfE survey suggested that around 81 per cent of primary and secondary state schools in England still have asbestos “present on their estate” – despite the use of asbestos in any form having been banned in the UK since 1999. Commercial exploitation of asbestos in the UK began in the 1870s.

7. neu.org.uk › what-real-risk-asbestos-schoolsWhat is the real risk from asbestos in schools? | National ...

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   Oct 23, 2024 · Executive Summary. The asbestos industry covered up the risk from asbestos exposure when school buildings were constructed using asbestos (1940s-1999). Since then, despite the increasing evidence that staff and students were at a significant risk of developing mesothelioma cancer caused by asbestos, successive Governments have failed to require ...

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   Do schools still have asbestos?

   • The presence and problem of asbestos in schools has been known about for many years. A 2019 DfE survey suggested that around 81% of primary and secondary state schools in England still have asbestos “present on their estate” – despite the use of asbestos in any form having been banned in the UK since 1999.

   The hidden danger of asbestos in UK schools: ‘I don’t think they

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   Should asbestos be removed from schools in the UK?

   • Roger Coulam/Alamy In April 2022, a UK Work & Pensions select committee report recommended the gradual removal of all asbestos from UK buildings over the next 40 years – with priority placed on the most hazardous types of asbestos, and also those buildings at particular risk, including schools.

   The hidden danger of asbestos in UK schools: ‘I don’t think they

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   Do schools have a risk of asbestos exposure?

   • Risk of exposure is low as long as schools follow the regulations and have the right measures in place. We provide clear guidance and advice to those who manage buildings that contain asbestos, and our recent inspection campaign checked whether schools had the right steps in place and were following the law.

   The hidden danger of asbestos in UK schools: ‘I don’t think they

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   Are pupils exposed to asbestos in UK schools?

   • It is unacceptable that the level of exposure of pupils in UK schools is still unknown – and imperative that the public are made aware of the risks of asbestos exposure in all working, living and educational environments, past and present.

   The hidden danger of asbestos in UK schools: ‘I don’t think they

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   Can children die from asbestos exposure at school?

   • Using US data to develop a model of the risk presented to both workers and pupils in schools, the report concluded that around 90% of premature deaths due to asbestos exposure at school occur in people who were exposed as children.

   The hidden danger of asbestos in UK schools: ‘I don’t think they

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   Should asbestos be removed from public buildings?

   • NASUWT was very pleased when the Work and Pensions Select Committee recommended a 40-year deadline for the removal of asbestos from public buildings, especially as asbestos is not just a problem for schools, but the entire public estate, not to mention commercial and domestic buildings.

   Asbestos in schools: we need urgent action now to protect teachers and

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9. www.britsafe.org › safety-management › 2024Asbestos in schools: we need urgent action now to protect ...

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   Sep 4, 2024 · Sadly, asbestos is not just a problem of the past – the Department for Education (DfE) Asbestos Management Assurance Process (AMAP) found that 81 per cent of schools in England still contain asbestos¹, and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that more than 5,000 people each year die from diseases related to asbestos, including more ...