Health authority issues warning

The growing trend towards refurbishing old buildings has prompted the Health and Safe Authority to issue a warning about the …

The growing trend towards refurbishing old buildings has prompted the Health and Safe Authority to issue a warning about the dangers of exposure to asbestos. Where refurbishment or demolition is planned, a building should be checked in advance for asbestos. If it is found, work should be carried out by a specialist asbestos contractor.

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