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Demolition in the Middle East
A blog regarding the issue of uncontrolled demolition that periodically occurs in the Middle East. The blog looks at why this happens, the negative aspects of such activities, the stakeholders that are put at risk and what can be done to fix the problem.
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Asbestos Cement Roof Sheeting at a Waste Storage Facility - Tajikistan
A blog regarding the continued use of Asbestos in many former USSR territories and the potential future issues this may cause. The article looks at some of the unscrupulous measures used by Asbestos producing companies, and what can be done to reduce liabilities associated with Asbestos usage.
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Asbestos Cement Debris Following Uncontrolled Demolition
A blog regarding the prevalence and use of Asbestos in the UAE, and Middle East. The article looks at the relatively recent prohibitions, application of Asbestos, the health effects and what can be done in order to keep future generations safe from Asbestos exposure.
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Temporary Asbestos Waste Storage Facility - Central Asia
A blog regarding the continued use of Asbestos in many developing nations, particularly in Central Asia. The article looks at those countries where Asbestos use is still permitted, the countries where it is banned, and offers some potential solutions in order to reduce the impact of this carcinogenic material.
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Asbestos is a Common Construction Material Found in the Maritime and Shipping Industry
A blog regarding the recent update of regulations around the identification and management of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) within the shipping industry. The article focuses on the various regulations, conventions and legislation, what their impact will be and what companies can do to ensure the health and safety of their staff whilst also enabling compliance with the new requirements.
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Badly Damaged and Easily Accessible Asbestos Gasket - Abu Dhabi, UAE
A blog regarding raising the awareness of Asbestos risk within the Middle East and the wider region. The article discusses current legislation in the UAE, the lack of awareness within the general public and what can be done in order to improve peoples understanding of this occupational hazard.
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Dust suppression prior to the remediation of contaminated demolition waste in the Middle East
A blog regarding the issue of Asbestos in Lebanon and how recent events have further negatively affected residents in the city of Beirut. Proper Asbestos management including Asbestos surveys and Asbestos removal need to be implemented in order to lessen the impact of the deadly material.
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Braided Asbestos insulation found around a door seal
A blog regarding the continued use of Asbestos in many developing nations, especially on the continent of Africa. The article looks at existing prohibitions, and the lack thereof, within various African countries, and makes recommendations on what can be done in the short term before regulative reform eventually bans this deadly material.
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Badly damaged Asbestos cement debris on a refurbishment project
A blog regarding Asbestos within the Middle East. The article discusses the general types of Asbestos, Asbestos in the Middle East and the various health effects associated with Asbestos exposure.
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Asbestos cement debris in front of ongoing Dubai demolition works
Uncontrolled demolition that took place in Dubai, potentially leading to the Asbestos exposure of UAE residents. Reposted from an article published in The National, UAE - August 20, 2013. Through better planning, Asbestos surveys and Asbestos removal by competent professionals, this situation could have been avoided.
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Asbestos cement sheeting
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) answered relating to Asbestos surveys and Asbestos removal in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the Middle East.
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