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Supporting Stronger Asbestos Controls and Clearer Guidance.

Supporting Stronger Asbestos Controls and Clearer Guidance.
Roger Henderson, Director and Head of Personal Injury at Rundlewalker Solicitors, has expressed support for the Health and Safety Executive’s consultation on proposed legislative and guidance changes to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The consultation seeks stakeholders’ views on three important proposals: ensuring the independence and impartiality of roles within the four-stage clearance process, driving up the standard of asbestos surveys, and clarifying the scope of work classed as Notifiable Non-Licensed Work (NNLW). Together, these measures aim to further minimise the risk of asbestos exposure to workers and building users and to improve the quality of information available to dutyholders managing asbestos risks.

An Important Opportunity for Stakeholder Engagement.
Asbestos continues to pose a serious risk to health, particularly in older buildings where materials may remain hidden or poorly documented. Roger Henderson welcomes the opportunity for stakeholders to engage with this consultation, which provides detailed proposals and background information through the HSE’s published documentation. By responding to the consultation, those involved in property management, construction and health and safety can help shape clearer, more effective regulation and guidance that supports safer asbestos management and better protection for workers and the public.

The full consultation document, including detailed proposals, background information and how to respond, is available on the HSE website HERE.

Why Choose Rundlewalker:

• Experience: We have a proven track record of successfully pursuing claims for industrial disease and work-related asbestos cases.
• Expert Collaboration: Our team collaborates closely with engineering and medical experts to substantiate your claim effectively.
  
• Evidence Gathering: In cases like these, evidence gathering and investigation take time. We are committed to proving poor working conditions and employer negligence to secure the compensation you deserve.

If you or a loved one have been affected by asbestos-related illnesses, it is crucial to know your rights. Rundlewalker Solicitors is here to guide you through the legal process, offering expertise, compassion and unwavering support. Don't wait - take action today and let us fight for the compensation you deserve. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities.

How can a specialist solicitor help?
Our specialist personal and criminal injury lawyers will help you gather and organise the evidence you need to prove your case, refer you to a medical expert to assess your injuries and the effect they have had on your life, and strive to win you the financial compensation you deserve.

For more information, call Roger Henderson on 01392 209218 or email roger.henderson@rundlewalker.com

This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Please note that the law may have changed since this article was published.