Six million TONNES of asbestos are still in schools and hospitals in the UK Six million tonnes of asbestos are still inside 1.5million buildings in the UK including hospitals and eight out of 10 schools, according to a report.
Think-tank ResPublica has urged the Government to reform its policies in order to save teachers and nurses from asbestos related deaths.
The toxic material was once used for insulation and fire-proofing but can lead to serious cases of lung disease and cancer, particularly mesothelioma, if inhaled.
Although the use of asbestos was banned 20 years ago, anything built or refurbished before 1999 may still contain it. The Daily Mail
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Think-tank ResPublica has urged the Government to reform its policies in order to save teachers and nurses from asbestos related deaths.
The toxic material was once used for insulation and fire-proofing but can lead to serious cases of lung disease and cancer, particularly mesothelioma, if inhaled.
Although the use of asbestos was banned 20 years ago, anything built or refurbished before 1999 may still contain it. The Daily Mail
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