NORAC
@norac.org.uk
20 followers
27 following
32 posts
An independent association for corporate members of the asbestos testing & inspection community.
NORAC is run by volunteers on a democratically elected committee.
Membership is open to any organisation who is involved in, or has an interest in asbestos.
Posts
Media
Videos
Starter Packs
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· Jul 4
HSE Releases Latest Work-Related Fatal Injury Statistics - Including Mesothelioma - NORAC
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual report on work-related fatal injuries, revealing that 124 workers in Great Britain lost their lives between April 2024 and March […]
norac.org.uk
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· Jun 23
Construction Site Supervisor Fined £6,520 for Exposing Bristol School Pupils to Asbestos - NORAC
A construction site supervisor has been fined £6,520 after exposing pupils and staff at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bristol to asbestos. Adrian Barraclough, 54, from Green Lane, Frome, […]
norac.org.uk
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· Jun 11
Hidden History of Asbestos: Vintage Catalogue Reveals Extensive Range of Products Still Unaccounted For - NORAC
A recently discovered vintage catalogue from Dick's Asbestos Co. Ltd. has highlighted the extensive reach of asbestos-containing materials throughout the 20th century, raising questions about how many...
norac.org.uk
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· Jun 2
Female Analysts Working Group Release Essential Guidance Documents - NORAC
To ensure a safe, respectful, and compliant working environment, the Female Analysts Working Group have developed a suite of practical documents that provide essential guidance on workplace behaviours...
norac.org.uk
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· May 23
Asbestos Discovery Delays Cirencester Roadworks Until July, Developer Issues Apology - NORAC
Cirencester, Gloucestershire — A construction company has issued a formal apology to local residents after roadworks near Watermoor in Cirencester were delayed due to the unexpected discovery of asbes...
norac.org.uk
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· May 2
For the First Time Researchers Have Used a Drug to Slow the Growth of an Asbestos-Linked Cancer - NORAC
New Hope for Mesothelioma Patients as Drug Trial Shows Promising Results For the first time, researchers in Southampton have successfully used a drug to slow the growth of mesothelioma—an aggressive [...
norac.org.uk
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· Apr 1
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2025: Key Safety Advice for Tradespeople and Dutyholders - NORAC
April 1, 2025 — Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW), running from April 1–7, is a timely reminder of the risks asbestos poses and how to stay safe. The Health and […]
norac.org.uk
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· Mar 13
HSE Inspections Assess Asbestos Management in Schools - NORAC
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is continuing its inspections of schools across Great Britain to evaluate how well they manage asbestos risks. Findings from the 2023-2024 inspections reveal that...
norac.org.uk
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· Mar 6
HSE Asbestos Research Prioritisation Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Asbestos Management & Removal - NORAC
The HSE Asbestos Research Prioritisation Summit, held on March 4-5, 2025, brought together leading experts, regulators, and industry stakeholders to identify the key research priorities for managing a...
norac.org.uk
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· Mar 3
BBC Radio Ulster’s Assume Nothing Investigates Asbestos Cover-Ups - NORAC
BBC Radio Ulster’s acclaimed podcast Assume Nothing is shedding new light on the dark history of asbestos in its latest series, Killer Dust. The five-part investigative series, currently airing daily ...
norac.org.uk
NORAC
@norac.org.uk
· Feb 26
FAWG Unveils New Safety Guidelines to Tackle Analyst Abuse - NORAC
In December 2021, the Female Analyst Working Group (FAWG) first convened to confront long-accepted issues within the industry, particularly following alarming revelations at the FAAM 2021 conference r...
norac.org.uk