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Asbestos in Schools

Asbestos in Schools is Quite Common

It's not widely known that asbestos in schools is quite common. In fact it is reported that the majority of our schools contain asbestos. If asbestos in schools is in good condition and undamaged then a system of management can be effective. However, there is increasing evidence that a significant number of schools are not managing their asbestos effectively and that in many cases the asbestos in schools is not in good condition.

Effective Management of Asbestos in Schools is Essential

Much of asbestos in schools is hidden and a proper survey including air-testing can determine the safety of the school environment.

The effective management of asbestos in schools is essential. There is even a parliamentary committee being requested by teachers unions to deal with the problem.

Recent Case Example of Asbestos in Schools

A teacher died from mesothelioma in January this year after working in asbestos-contaminated schools in Bradford. The geography teacher worked between 1967 and 1996 and had helped with the cabling of computers which involved being exposed to asbestos lagging dust. An inquest recorded a verdict of death due to industrial disease.

Mesothelioma caused by Asbestos in Schools has claimed the lives of 92 teachers and lecturers between 2001 and 2005 alone.

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If you feel that you want justice for the pain and suffering caused by being exposed to asbestos or would like more advice about asbestos in schools then you can call our local legal team for confidential advice on 0800 298 9690 or fill in the claim now form to the right of this screen.

Information gained from the website www.asbestosexposureschools.co.uk and Michael Lees