by VTL | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, Health and Safety, Online Training, Interactive Video
Asbestos was once so widely used in many industries; it still remains part of many commercial, residential and public buildings today. It is a requirement that workers that may come into contact with asbestos receive appropriate training. This is in order to keep...
by VTL | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Health and Safety, Online Training, Uncategorized
Every single year, thousands of individuals fall ill, and many pass away because of exposure to asbestos. It is likely to be the most dangerous building material that has ever been used and was used widely within construction until 2000. Although it is no longer in...
by VTL | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog, Health and Safety
In order to bring awareness to a devastating and preventable disease, September offers Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2018 – 26th September. It is a designated awareness day to help people to learn more about mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by asbestos....
by VTL | Feb 13, 2018 | E-Learning Courses, Online Training, Uncategorized
Despite being incredibly dangerous, before the effects were known, asbestos was a commonly used building material. Asbestos fibres can be fatal, with 467 asbestosis deaths in 2015 alone. As it is still present in many buildings due to its extensive use in the...