UNISON head of education Jon Richards said: “The cuts in schools budgets and the fragmentation of the school system have undermined how health and safety risks such as asbestos […]
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It also reported on a woeful lack of inspection and enforcement activity by the Health and Safety Executive. The committee made a number of […]
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A number of public decisions and statements have been made by HSE, the Department for Education (DfE) and the Minister, Mr David […]
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UNISON is building its campaign against asbestos in schools, with the publication of three documents to help reps, activists and parents
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This is unacceptable given the severity of the risks posed to children and staff working in schools. "This review is an opportunity finally to put radical measures in place […]
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More than 75% of schools in the UK contain asbestos – but the government is still dragging its feet over a report on the scale of the problem due last spring
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Much of the asbestos is badly maintained, leaving children and staff in some schools exposed to the killer fibre. Have you been told if there is asbestos in […]
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We fully support the disclosure of information about asbestos in schools for parents, pupils, and the schools workforce.'Approximately 100 people die each year as a result of exposure to asbestos […]
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