British Gypsum Ltd has offered a six figure sum to the family of one of their former employees who they exposed to asbestos fibres used in the manufacture of their product, Artex,which is found in many UK houses.
The company, then known as Gyproc, continued to expose Dennis Bradley to the deadly fibres despite knowing their health effects on the human body. Mr Bradley died of malignant mesothelioma in February 2010 despite undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which, unfortunately are not effective against this aggressive form of cancer that has a latency period of up to 40 years.
AMS provide an asbestos surveying and sampling service to home owners who are concerned that the textured coatings, generalised as Artex, that have been applied in their homes may contain asbestos. They also provide advice to home owners and business owners who would like to explore their options in managing asbestos containing materials in their buildings.
