Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026: What You Need to Know (UK Guide) Devon Asbestos Removal Specialists Westcountry Asbestos
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026 : What You Need to Know (UK Guide) Published by Westcountry Asbestos Removal Ltd | UK Asbestos Specialists ⸻ What is Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026? Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) runs from April 1 to 7, 2026. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization leads a global campaign. It aims to raise awareness of asbestos exposure risks . It also works to prevent asbestos-related diseases . The campaign brings together health professionals, contractors and affected families to highlight one key message: 👉 There is no safe level of asbestos exposure ⸻ Why Asbestos Is Still a Major Risk in the UK Despite being banned in 1999, asbestos remains present in millions of UK properties. If you built your property before 2000, it can contain asbestos materials. Common asbestos-containing materials: • Asbestos cement roofing sheets • Soffits and gutters • Floor tiles and bitumen adhesives • Artex/textured coatings • Asbestos insulation board ...