Two Companies and Site Manager Sentenced After Large-Scale Asbestos Disturbance at Cannock Demolition Site - NORAC Two companies and site manager sentenced over illegal asbestos clearance at Cannock demolition site Two Midlands businesses and a site manager have been sentenced following a large-scale asbestos dist...

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It's Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026.

Asbestos remains present in millions of buildings across the UK and the risks don't disappear just because it's out of sight.

Knowing who to trust when it matters is half the battle.

🔗 Find a NORAC member: norac.org.uk/members/

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It's Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026.

Asbestos remains present in millions of buildings across the UK and the risks don't disappear just because it's out of sight.

Knowing who to trust when it matters is half the battle.

🔗 Find a NORAC member: norac.org.uk/members/
#GAAW2026

Smyths Toys Recalls Dig Kit Products Over Asbestos Contamination Risk - NORAC Smyths Toys has issued an urgent product safety recall for a range of children's dig kit toys following testing that revealed trace levels of asbestos in the material contained within […]

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NORAC and the Joint Industry Working Group on Asbestos in Soil and Construction & Demolition Materials release Technical Guidance for Asbestos in Soils - NORAC NORAC have teamed up with the Joint Industry Working Group on Asbestos in Soil and Construction & Demolition Materials to release a new Technical Guidance Document for asbestos in soils. […]

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NORAC have teamed up with the Joint Industry Working Group on Asbestos in Soil and Construction & Demolition Materials (lnkd.in/eJ4ha5Hr) to release a new Technical Guidance Document for asbestos in soils.

Special thanks to co-authors Sara Mason and Stephen Forster.

NORAC Takes Action Over UKAS Data Misuse Allegations - NORAC Association provides complaint template as members report inappropriate recruitment approaches NORAC has taken action following multiple reports from members regarding inappropriate contact by UKAS ta...

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We encourage all affected members to take action. Your individual complaints will not only address your specific concerns but will also contribute to a stronger collective case for addressing this issue across the industry.

#Asbestos #NORAC

Hobbycraft Withdraws Children's Play Sand After Asbestos Contamination Alert - NORAC Hobbycraft has voluntarily withdrawn children's play sand from sale after a concerned parent discovered asbestos contamination in craft products. The parent sent samples from the Giant Box of Crafts k...

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Industry Representatives Call For A Simplification Of Asbestos Notification Categories   - NORAC Industry representatives call for a simplification of asbestos notification categories Following the launch of the HSE consultation on the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, NORAC members from acro...

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The HSE consultation remains open until January 9th, and industry professionals on both the consultancy and duty holder side are being encouraged to submit their responses.

#NORAC #HSE #asbestos

Asbestos Found in Children's Play Sand Triggers School Closures Across Australia and New Zealand - NORAC Early childhood centres and schools across Australia and New Zealand are scrambling to remove potentially contaminated play sand after laboratory testing detected asbestos in several popular products....

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We are delighted to announce the winners and runners-up for the NORAC 2025 Awards, recognising outstanding achievements, innovation, and dedication across our industry.

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The NORAC Asbestos Awards are still open for entries - and the best part? Thanks to our kind sponsors, it's completely FREE to apply and open to non-members too!

Ready to apply? Visit awards.norac.org.uk

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Announcing The NORAC Asbestos Conference 2025 THE BIG DEBATE TOPIC: "Mandatory UKAS accreditation for surveying is necessary to facilitate an asbestos safe future, in the UK".

Book here: conference.norac.org.uk

#NORAC25 #asbestos #UKAS

The eighth speaker slot has been officically confirmed for the NORAC Asbestos Conference 2025.

"Role/Liability of the asbestos consultant/analyst"

Claire Notley

DWF - Regulatory, Compliance and Investigations

#NORAC25 #asbestos #legal #law

The seventh speaker slot has been officically confirmed for the NORAC Asbestos Conference 2025.

"The benefits of accreditation andpreparing effectively for requirements"

Louise Wainwright

UKAS - Assessment Manager and Asbestos Technical Focus Person

#NORAC25 #asbestos #UKAS

‪‪The 6th speaker spot has been announced for the NORAC Asbestos conference 2025.

"Latest Updates from HSE"

Sam Lord

HSE - Principal Specialist Inspector & Chartered Occupational Hygienist

#NORAC25 #asbestos #HSE

‪The 5th speaker spot has been announced for the NORAC Asbestos conference 2025.

"The safety and welfare of analysts"

Colette Willoughby - Chairperson - The Female Analyst Working Group (FAWG)

#NORAC25 #asbetsos #FAWG

‪The 4h speaker spot has been announced for the NORAC Asbestos conference 2025.

"Respiratory protective devices –how much protection do they offer?"

Nick Baxter - Respiratory Protective Equipment Specialist - HSE

We are looking forward to hearing his valuable insights!

#NORAC25 #asbetsos #RPE

The third speaker spot has been announced for the NORAC Asbestos conference 2025.

Living with Mesothelioma - A 10-Year Journey

David Staley - Mesothelioma Survivor & Advocate

We are looking forward to hearing his inspirational story!

#NORAC25 #asbetsos #MesotheliomaUK

The 2nd speaker slot has been officically confirmed for the NORAC Asbestos Conference 2025.

"NORAC - What We Have Done"

Alex Painter
Asbestos Manager - John Lewis Partnership

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Adam Davies
Operations Manager for Consultancy and Training - SOCOTEC

Stay tuned for the next speaker announcements!

The first speaker has been officically confirmed for the NORAC Asbestos Conference 2025.

Building an asbestos removal team in The Gambia

Adam Rennie

Commercial Manager - Environmental Essentials Ltd

See you there!

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Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, UKATA and the Global Asbestos Forum, entry to the NORAC Awards is now completely free!

#NORAC25 #asbestos #awards #conference #UKATA #globalasbestosforum

HSE Releases Latest Work-Related Fatal Injury Statistics - Including Mesothelioma - NORAC The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual report on work-related fatal injuries, revealing that 124 workers in Great Britain lost their lives between April 2024 and March […]

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Construction Site Supervisor Fined £6,520 for Exposing Bristol School Pupils to Asbestos - NORAC A construction site supervisor has been fined £6,520 after exposing pupils and staff at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bristol to asbestos. Adrian Barraclough, 54, from Green Lane, Frome, […]

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Hidden History of Asbestos: Vintage Catalogue Reveals Extensive Range of Products Still Unaccounted For - NORAC A recently discovered vintage catalogue from Dick's Asbestos Co. Ltd. has highlighted the extensive reach of asbestos-containing materials throughout the 20th century, raising questions about how many...

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Female Analysts Working Group Release Essential Guidance Documents - NORAC To ensure a safe, respectful, and compliant working environment, the Female Analysts Working Group have developed a suite of practical documents that provide essential guidance on workplace behaviours...

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Asbestos Discovery Delays Cirencester Roadworks Until July, Developer Issues Apology - NORAC Cirencester, Gloucestershire — A construction company has issued a formal apology to local residents after roadworks near Watermoor in Cirencester were delayed due to the unexpected discovery of asbes...

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For the First Time Researchers Have Used a Drug to Slow the Growth of an Asbestos-Linked Cancer - NORAC New Hope for Mesothelioma Patients as Drug Trial Shows Promising Results For the first time, researchers in Southampton have successfully used a drug to slow the growth of mesothelioma—an aggressive [...

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Important Update to NORAC Conference 2025 - NORAC Due to a scheduling conflict at our original venue, we’re pleased to announce that the NORAC Annual Conference and our first-ever Awards Ceremony will now take place on an amended date: New […]

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Due to a scheduling conflict at our original venue, we’re pleased to announce that the NORAC Annual Conference and our first-ever Awards Ceremony will now take place on an amended date:

New Date: Wednesday, 17th September 2025

#asbestos #NORAC2025

Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2025: Key Safety Advice for Tradespeople and Dutyholders - NORAC April 1, 2025 — Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW), running from April 1–7, is a timely reminder of the risks asbestos poses and how to stay safe. The Health and […]

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