Asbestos legacy in building destruction

Join us in Edinburgh for an event looking at hazards arising from damaged and demolished structures and the consequences for responders and the wider public.

You’ll learn:

• the scale of asbestos release during catastrophic events
• how this compares with known data from the Twin Towers collapse
• key risks for emergency workers, the public, and children.

This session explores how asbestos fibres are released during major building collapse and what this means for long-term health risks. Drawing on United Nations (UN) data and evidence from the collapse of the World Trade Center, it provides real-world insight into the scale of exposure.

This free event is open to IOSH members and non-members.