Firm Failed to Communicate Risk

Published on Wednesday, 17 September 2014 14:21

A Bulding firm has been fined for failing to highlight the known presence of AIB at a warehouse.

According to HSE, Redwood Contractors Ltd was in possession of a detailed asbestos survey that clearly identified the location of the asbestos wall panels inside the building in Wokingham but the survey wasn't shared with the team on the ground.

The foreman mistook the AIB for asbestos cement and consequently, it was removed without adequate control measures and protective equipment.

Redwood Contractors Ltd pleaded guilty to breaching Regulations 5 and 11 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 and was fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £2,857 in costs.

Source: RoSPA Safety Express - July/August 2014