Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in rocks and soil. Its strong fibers, resistance to heat, and anti-corrosive properties are why it was used for various building materials, but its ...

Beginning in the 1920’s up to the 1980’s, manufacturers used asbestos in materials such as vinyl composition tile (VCT). These floor coverings were often popular in large commercial buildings ...

For many years, asbestos was commonly used in materials such as fire-retardant insulation, floor tiles, plasters, ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, and soundproofing. Health issues have been raised by ...

Anyone whose home was built or renovated between 1950 and 1999 has been issued a warning over a possible hidden danger ...

If for any reason these materials must be disturbed they must be tested for asbestos content. All maintenance personnel and contractors doing work at the University that may come in contact with ...

Homes are at risk of asbestos, experts have warned, with it commonly used across the country in construction work before its ...

A "large quantity" of asbestos has been dumped in a woodland popular with walkers. The pile of roof tiles made of the toxic material was left in an area known as Sammie's Wood, near Cinderford in ...