With updates to the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2006 being announced in April, the issues surrounding asbestos, its uses and dangers continue to be high on the Government and press agendas.  Asbestos exposure is the biggest workplace killer in the UK.

Deaths from asbestos are on the rise in the UK and are expected to peak in 2016, when it is thought that up to 5,000 deaths per year could be reported.

A timeline highlighting the ‘History of Asbestos’, the use of asbestos and asbestos legislation, since the first recorded asbestos-related death in 1906, has been published this week by Silverdell PLC (who major on the management of asbestos and other hazardous materials).

The timeline has been produced as infographic and detailed article, specifically created in a visual and easily shareable format.

Read our article here.

Download PDF versions of our infographic – Landscape / Portrait

The infographic and article chart the history of asbestos and although it is not exhaustive, it communicates how asbestos has had such a profound effect on society as a whole, since the worldwide consumption of asbestos began.

Silverdell PLC has captured key dates and events, together with covering information in the form of an article.

Redhills is encouraging subscribers to share this infographic here..

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring.

Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

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