Itshighfaceactivitiescan on the one hand beutilized tocontrolenvironmentalpollution, buton the other hand bring about fatalthreat to human beings by resulting in asbestoslungandcancers.
The new Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations are designed to force those in charge of commercial and public buildings to have them properly surveyed, risk assessed and a proper asbestos management plan drawn up and available.
The agency said four employees and 14 agency staff working under the control of MJC were exposed to asbestos dust and fibres that can cause respiratory problems and even incurable lung diseases.