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Providing you with news and guidance on health and safety topics. #HealthSafety

[HealthSafety @HealthSafety]

I’ve been told "there’s definitely no asbestos in this building.”

No survey. Just confidence.

I’ve heard it too many times - and seen how often it’s wrong.

In the UK: ~5,000 deaths every year.

Assumptions are still a risk.

https://t.co/UbSX3Wi9S1

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

From safety to equality, every worker’s rights are non-negotiable. 🙌

🔄 Repost if you agree!

[Missing Andrew Gosden @andrew_gosden]

Have you seen Fathi (16) missing from #Luton (#Bedfordshire) last seen on May 12, 2026? (has links to #Harlow in #Essex) (Call Bedfordshire police on 101 quoting 480 of 12 May) https://t.co/seUhAf6aSb

[Missing Andrew Gosden @andrew_gosden]

Have you seen Storm (14) missing from #Northampton (#Northamptonshire) last seen on May 5, 2026? (has ginger hair) (Call Northamptonshire police on 999 quoting MPN2/1547/26) https://t.co/GeA1pMRygW

[TheBossRoss 🇪🇺 🧶 ❄ 📷 6x💉 @BettinaSRoss1]

A good explanation of how red emergency cords are supposed to be fitted. Note: They must come down to the ground in case someone falls and needs to reach the cord from the ground.

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Saturday 16 May - Filippo Berio UK recalls Hot Chilli Pesto because of undeclared fish #FoodAllergy https://t.co/Un8M1ToHt3

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

Most workers will not navigate digital change through specialist skills alone. The foundations matter too: digital literacy, critical thinking and social abilities.

New ILO report: https://t.co/05yuB8Loyy

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Thursday 9 April @Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Summer Edition Chocolate Affogato Dessert because it may contain pieces of plastic #FoodAlert https://t.co/3Prij9koBf

[Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity @CAPTcharity]

We’ve created a new page explaining the risks and the simple things we can all do to keep children safe from serious accidents this season.

https://t.co/eL1PlyUUi3

#ChildSafety #ChildHealth

[National Safety Council @NSCsafety]

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and at NSC we want to help you prioritize #RoadwaySafety year-round. #DDAM

[HealthSafety @HealthSafety]

I’ve been told "there’s definitely no asbestos in this building.”

No survey. Just confidence.

I’ve heard it too many times - and seen how often it’s wrong.

In the UK: ~5,000 deaths every year.

Assumptions are still a risk.

https://t.co/UbSX3Wi9S1

[HealthSafety @HealthSafety]

Most asbestos deaths today come from exposure decades ago.

That’s the scary part.

What you’re exposed to now might not show up for 20-50 years.

Worth thinking about next time someone says “it’ll be fine.”

https://t.co/UbSX3Wi9S1

[HealthSafety @HealthSafety]

If you’re not sure it’s asbestos…

👉 Stop
👉 Don’t disturb it
👉 Get it checked

Because once fibres are in the air, it’s already too late.

https://t.co/UbSX3Wi9S1

#AsbestosAwareness

[HealthSafety @HealthSafety]

Years ago, we used to just rip things out and chuck it in a skip.

Different times - but the exposure still counts.

Symptoms can take decades to show.

Know what you’re working with.

https://t.co/UbSX3Wi9S1

#ConstructionSafety

[HealthSafety @HealthSafety]

Asbestos isn’t just a problem from the past.

If you’re drilling, cutting, stripping out -
you could still come across it today.

Globally, it causes 200,000+ deaths every year.

https://t.co/UbSX3Wi9S1

[HealthSafety @HealthSafety]

We talk a lot about legacy risk.

But asbestos is the legacy - still causing ~5,000 deaths a year in the UK.

Decades later, we’re still dealing with decisions made long before us.

Let’s not add to that legacy.

https://t.co/UbSX3Wi9S1

[HealthSafety @HealthSafety]

One thing I’ve learned over the years:

Asbestos risk isn’t about what you know—it’s about what you assume.

And assumptions are where things go wrong.

This week is a reminder to keep asking questions.

🎥 https://t.co/UbSX3Wi9S1

#GlobalAsbestosAwarenessWeek

[Linda_ADAO @Linda_ADAO]

Explore #2026GAAW Global #Asbestos Awareness Week educational materials in seven languages and take action to prevent exposure and save lives. #Mesothelioma

https://t.co/oFCAhrKBBT

[HealthSafety @HealthSafety]

As H&S professionals, we know the risks.

But awareness isn’t the same as action.

Asbestos still causes the majority of work-related cancer deaths globally.

So the question is - are we still challenging, or just accepting?

🎥 https://t.co/UbSX3Wi9S1

[National Safety Council @NSCsafety]

Did you know that Our Driving Concern, an NSC program, has developed a new learning management system? It offers free traffic safety e-learning modules that provide behavior-based driving safety tips designed to ensure #SafetyForAll and improve #RoadwaySafety.

[Linda_ADAO @Linda_ADAO]

Day Three #2026GAAW Remembering Warren Zevon, California, U.S. “My Hero, the World’s Hero” #asbestos #mesothelioma

https://t.co/P9J4VVNdFl