Facts & Figures about asbestos
Asbestos was commonly used in industrial & residential buildings built or
refurbished before the year 2000. Here we share some facts & stats.
1999
Aug
Asbestos was NOT banned in the UK until 1999
Asbestos was NOT banned in the UK until 1999
The UK’s use of asbestos ended on August 24, 1999, one month after the European Union (EU) banned chrysotile. Found in many building materials used pre 2000.
5000
Deaths
Asbestos related deaths in the UK
According to The Health & Safety Executive
A very concerning statistic relating to asbestos; Exposure to asbestos is the cause of over 5,000 deaths each year in the UK- this is DOUBLE the amount of road traffic accidents.
£5700
GBP
A chair containing asbestos for sale at £5700
Listed online in 2020
This chair found online in June 2020 is listed for sale at a whopping £5700. This loop chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl, and is made of cement and asbestos.
100
%
All asbestos related deaths are preventable
Asbestos awareness
Throughout the world there are 200, 000 deaths each year as a result of exposure to asbestos. Of these deaths- 100% of them are preventable.
20th
Cent
Asbestos was used as artificial snow
Famously used in "The Wizard of Oz" movie
In the 20th century asbestos was often used as artificial snow on film and TV sets. It was referred to as “white snow magic” or “snow drift” due to it looking so real.
1980
Pre
Asbestos products in the UK
Prior to the law being changed in the 1980's
There were several thousand household products used across the UK that contained asbestos, such as; ovens, hair dryers, irons, toasters, talcum powder & children’s toys.
£2019
GBP
Quiz Question: Willy Guhl Dog House (A)
Large Domed Dog House by Willy Guhl (advert desc below)
This house is designed in fibrated cement by Eternit Switzerland in the 1960s. The two-piece dome-shaped shelter is perfect for a medium sized dog.
£3646
GBP
Quiz Question: Willy Guhl Dog House (B)
Rare "Miniature" Willy Guhl Dog House (advert desc below)
Rare “miniature” cement dog house. Fantastic sculpture for the home, inside or out. Very rare Willy Guhl item. Never seen before in this size.
£4774
GBP
Quiz Question: Willy Guhl Dog House (C)
Rare Willy Guhl Dog House (advert desc below)
Massive cement dog kennel by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Structurally very solid. Fantastic sculpture for the home, inside or out. Very rare Willy Guhl item.
2020
World Lung Cancer Day 2020
Asbestos awareness
With a 19% five-year survival rate, lung cancer ranks the lowest among the other most common cancers.
NO
SAFE
There is no safe level of asbestos exposure
Asbestos Awareness
IOSH state that “most authorities require that people are not exposed to any airborne asbestos fibres unless it is unavoidable (for instance, asbestos removal workers)”.
NHS
UK
Asbestos in public buildings in the UK
Asbestos in the UK
Campaign states that around 80 percent of schools & 94 percent of hospitals contain asbestos.
