We would like to welcome Derek Todd to the NORAC committee! Derek who is currently Technical and Quality Manager at EDP, is an excellent addition to the team and we […]

The NORAC 2021 AGM was a great success, with attendees enjoying the diverse range of presentations from our speakers. Thanks to everyone who attended, and we look forward to seeing […]

JUAC (The Joint Uniona Asbestos Committee) have released a report investigating asbestos in schools, and the number of former teacher and pupil mesothelioma deaths, and asks: Are pupils and staff […]

Mesothelioma UK Head of Nursing Lorraine Creech talks to Colette Willoughby, Chairperson of NORAC about asbestos management and the importance of raising awareness of how to handle it. Mesothelioma UK […]

Measuring levels of asbestos in air is an important part of assessing the risk posed by work activities involving asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos causes around 5000 deaths in Great Britain every […]

Talc is a key ingredient in many cosmetic products. However, the geological conditions by which talc forms means that deposits can be contaminated with asbestos – a Class 1 carcinogen. […]

NORAC working groups are way for NORAC members to collaborate with their industry peers, to more effectively communicate, compile data, and effect change within the asbestos industry. These are normally […]

On Monday 17th May, UKAS and HSE hosted a webinar laying out the transition process for laboratories to implement Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide – HSG248 (2nd Edition). The webinar lays […]

No need to hold your breath any longer! The much anticipated and long awaited new version of Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide – HSG248 (2nd Edition) is finally here. Since the […]