Concept Roofing and Cladding Services Ltd pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 16 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 and was fined £12,000. The company was also ordered to pay costs of £22,375.
The company had been using pressurised water washers to clean asbestos cement roofing panels. During the following clean-up operation, traces of asbestos were found on walls, in drains and at a bus stop.
For further details, read the HSE Press Release.