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Let’s all
                             PART 7 – ASBESTOS REMOVAL                                                            get home safely,
                                                                                                                  every day






                                                                                                Asbestos related diseases cause

                                                                                                around 5000 deaths every year in
                                                                                                the UK.



                                                                                                Asbestos is classed as a Category
                                                                                                1 Carcinogen,  consequently
                                                                                                working with asbestos is a highly

                                                                                                regulated activity and most works
                                                                                                will require a license issued by the
                                                                                                Health and Safety Executive.

                                                                                                John F Hunt Limited is a 3 year
                                                                                                licence holder.



                                                                                                All asbestos removal works must
                                                                                                be planned and follow a
                                                                                                chronological approach to

                                                                                                manage the significant risk of
                                                                                                working with asbestos.







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