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Exposure to asbestos and asbestos containing materials can be deadly. Each year around 5,000 people in the UK die as a result of illnesses caused by asbestos.
In the past exposure to asbestos affected people working:
Today people are more likely to be exposed after disturbing ACMs. Although it is no longer used in construction, there are still many ACMs present which can be accidentally disturbed during a variety of works, which can lead to exposure.
At least 25% of people that die from asbestos diseases have worked in construction and maintenance jobs.
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