HSE | A self-employed roofing contractor was ordered to undertake unpaid work after uncontrolled asbestos spread.
In February 2022, work by S Wilks Roofing on garage roofs in Altrincham led to asbestos debris contaminating garages, residents’ gardens and personal belongings due to lack of control measures and safe waste storage. Wilks pleaded guilty to breaching asbestos regulations requiring planning and precautions, receiving a 12-month community order with 200 hours unpaid work and £3,582.13 costs.
HSE inspectors reminded duty holders to control risks for non-licensed asbestos work.
