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1. 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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3. 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.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.

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6. neu.org.uk › workplace-conditions › asbestos-schoolsAsbestos in schools - National Education Union

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Asbestos was widely used in constructing schools in the past but poor structural maintenance and vandalism make schools more vulnerable than other buildings to the risk of release of asbestos fibres. What is the real risk from asbestos in schools?

7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › education-33079947The teachers who say their classrooms gave them cancer

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   Jun 17, 2015 · Teachers must be protected from the "scourge of asbestos" in UK schools, the National Union of Teachers has said. Two former teachers tell how they have been affected.

8. www.pressreader.com › uk › daily-mailTHE ASBESTOS TIME BOMB IN OUR SCHOOLS - PressReader

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   Oct 21, 2024 · There are more than 32,000 schools in the UK, and any built before 1999 – when the use of asbestos was finally banned – are likely to contain it. Among them are 12,000 ‘system-built’ schools, utilising lightweigh­t steel prefabrica­ted designs and occupied decades beyond their planned lifetime.

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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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   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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   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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   What happens if asbestos is disturbed at school?

   • If asbestos is disturbed during such work, there is a risk that fibres will be released and create risk to others in the school. Asbestos that is in good condition and unlikely to be damaged or disturbed is not a significant risk to health as long as it is properly managed.

   Managing asbestos in schools - Frequently asked questions - HSE

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   Are schoolchildren at risk of asbestos exposure?

   • While evidence grows about the impact of asbestos exposure on teachers and other school workers, the risk to schoolchildren remains worryingly under-reported and under-researched.

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

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   What is the history of asbestos?

   • What is asbestos? Asbestos was a building material used extensively in Great Britain from the 1950s through to the 1990s. Why is asbestos dangerous? Serious, often fatal diseases can be caused when asbestos fibres are released from materials, becoming airborne and inhaled.

   Managing asbestos in schools - Frequently asked questions - HSE

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10. www.hse.gov.uk › education › asbestos-faqsManaging asbestos in schools - Frequently asked questions

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    A large number of schools and other public buildings contain asbestos – often in the fabric of the building. Its presence alone should not cause concern provided it is managed properly. There...