Confronting the continuing problem of asbestos in Scotland: report on a Scottish public sector initiative for the 21st Century

Citation

Gorman T & Watterson A (2004) Confronting the continuing problem of asbestos in Scotland: report on a Scottish public sector initiative for the 21st Century. New Solutions, 14 (1), pp. 77-98. https://doi.org/10.2190/J3QF-6HTX-9QYG-ARJK

Abstract
This article outlines a Scottish initiative for tackling asbestos in local authority (municipal) buildings. It explores issues surrounding municipal asbestos usage, financial costs, health and safety management and control and also support systems to assist asbestos victims and their families. Some solutions are offered to address these issues.

Journal
New Solutions: Volume 14, Issue 1