What are the different types of asbestos claim in the UK?
Asbestos is a natural mineral mined from the earth – it was discovered to have fire resistant and insulating properties and was used widely in the UK housing and building construction prior to the early 1970’s (often being used as an ingredient within dry wall plaster, roofing insulation, insulation around boilers and steam pipes). It was also used in brake pads in vehicles and chemical filters. Asbestos claim UK In the 1970’s the dangers of asbestos became apparent in that the fibres if inhaled or swallowed could lead to serious conditions, such as mesothelioma (a rare fatal type of cancer which can come from one asbestos fibre), asbestosis (scarring of the lungs from exposure to asbestos dust over an extended time period) and lung cancer. The various Health and Safety regulations sets out the duty of employers to ensure the safety of employees and visitors from exposure to asbestos. This regulation sets out how asbestos surveys should be completed and how asbestos is to be removed fr
