Casa supports DIY SOS Southampton project with free asbestos survey Casa Environmental Services is proud to have supported DIY SOS in Southampton, providing a pro bono asbestos refurbishment survey ahead of a home transformation for a family who had [...]
Gas Safety Week: A Fatal Reminder of Why Competent Gas Work Matters Gas Safety Week 2026 runs from 14 to 20 September. It solidifies the position of gas safety as one of the 'Big Six' property compliance areas in [...]
The Asbestos Register: Why You Need to Update It After Building Work As summer draws to a close and the rain finally arrives, many organisations will return to buildings after refurbishment, maintenance and improvement works. Office refurbishments, school upgrades, [...]
New research into asbestos exposure from contaminated children's play sand has provided important evidence that asbestos fibres can become airborne during normal play activities. The study by Berry et al., published as a preprint in July 2026, tested contaminated [...]
Welcome to our new Dartford Branch Casa Environmental Services is excited to be expanding into the Southeast, with a new office open in Dartford! This office is Casa's new home for Asbestos and Water Hygiene Consultancy in Kent. As [...]
Company fined £36,000 for failing to provide asbestos awareness training A recent HSE enforcement case has highlighted the importance of asbestos awareness training for employees who could encounter asbestos during their normal work. A waste and recycling company in [...]
London Underground Asbestos Concerns: Understanding the Difference Between Occupational Exposure and Passenger Risk Recent media coverage has brought asbestos and airborne dust on the London Underground back into the spotlight after an employment tribunal ruled that a former Transport [...]
Summer Legionella Risk: Why Legionnaire’s Disease Cases Spike Between June and October As temperatures rise across the UK, so does the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows a clear seasonal pattern, [...]
Industrial Asbestos Legacy Still Shapes Communities Across the UK The recent closure of Valley Pleasure Ground near Stroud, Gloucestershire, following concerns relating to asbestos contamination highlights a much wider issue that continues to affect communities across Britain decades after [...]
A Complex Plant Asbestos Room Survey: Strategy and Risk Management A complex plant room asbestos survey demands far more planning and risk management than a typical survey. Complex heating systems, restricted access, residual heat, live services, and decades of [...]
