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Enquin are running 4 x free online 1.5 hour CPD sessions in October and November 2020.

With construction sites in Cardiff now re-open following lockdown, Enquin Environmental has raised concerns about the lack of asbestos training in the construction industry that has been undertaken since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Enquin Environmental, which is a member of the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) has spoken out after the association revealed … Continued

Today is the 20th Anniversary of World Cancer Day.  With one in two people in the UK now expected to be diagnosed with Cancer at some point in their lives, we’ve put together Ten Key Facts on Cancer to help raise awareness: Poor diet and lack of exercise are known to be contributors to cancer. … Continued

Enquin Environmental has entered a team in this year’s Newport Wales 10k with the aim of raising money for charity. Race day is on Sunday 19th April 2020. Enquin will be raising money for ‘Kicking Off Against Cancer’ (K.O.A.C) together with teams from Admiral and Companies House, as part of the Corporate Challenge. Teams of … Continued

Here’s our Infographic showing the latest asbestos-related disease statistics, published by the HSE for 2019. Enquin Environmental is a team of independent, qualified and highly experienced asbestos consultants, with UKAS accreditation for Testing and Inspection of Asbestos. We provide our clients with impartial, practical advice, guidance, surveying and analytical services throughout the UK.

Mesothelioma Awareness Day takes place on 26 September each year. It was established in 2004 by Meso Foundation community members with the aim to raise awareness and funding for this cancer. To support Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2019, here are our top 5 Mesothelioma and asbestos facts: One in 17 British carpenters born in the 1940’s … Continued

Last October the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ran a construction health inspection initiative focusing on lung diseases, particularly those caused by asbestos and dust. The campaign ran for the second time between 17th June and 12 July 2019. During this period, HSE Inspectors looked to ensure those involved in construction work were following key … Continued

A Devon based hotelier has been prosecuted after asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) were disturbed during a major refurbishment at the Park Hotel in Barnstaple. The refurbishment work was conducted between October 2016 and May 2017 to refurbish bathrooms and bedrooms at the hotel. Parts of the hotel were originally constructed in the 1960’s and 1970’s, … Continued

Claire’s, the popular high street retailer, has removed three cosmetic products from its shelves as a cautionary measure, after a warning they could be contaminated with asbestos fibres. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral often found near talc when mined. Talc is a key ingredient in many cosmetic products, and is used to prevent caking … Continued