We have already established the three main types of asbestos and where it originates from in an earlier Legal Request article. Now we are going to focus on asbestos related illness. There is no doubting that asbestos has fantastic properties, but likewise there is no detracting from the human impact of working with asbestos. This article delves into the illnesses that are associated with asbestos.

At Legal Request we have decided to run a series of articles focusing on Asbestos. The aim is to educate as many tradesmen as possible to the perils of asbestos. As new generations of plumbers, electricians, plasterers and builders enter into the industry

Builders, electricians, plumbers and plasterers are just some of the specialist trades that operate in construction environments. Yet these tradesmen are also in a group where work accidents are seldom the subject of formal accident claims. This Legal Request article takes a closer look at work related injuries, reported injuries by self employed workers and statistics.