Welcome to our dedicated page for the UKATA Asbestos Conference 2024. Here, you will find the presentations and audio recordings from this year’s conference, featuring a wealth of knowledge from leading experts in the field. Explore the sessions to gain insights into the latest developments, innovative technologies, and personal stories related to asbestos regulation, safety, and removal. Whether you are a professional in the industry, a researcher, or someone affected by asbestos, these resources offer valuable information and guidance.

Session 1

Session 1 includes insightful presentations from industry leaders on the latest developments and challenges in asbestos regulation and removal.

Presentations:
(click the titles to download pdf)
1. Welcome from UKATA, Craig Evans, UKATA Chief Operating Officer
2. A Critical Look at the New EU Asbestos at Work Directive, Dr Yvonne Waterman (EAF)
3. Welfare in Asbestos Removal, Colette Willoughby (NORAC)
4. Diverting Asbestos Away from Landfill, Graham Gould (Thermal Recycling)


Session 2

Session 2 offers a diverse range of topics, including innovative technologies, personal experiences, and international regulatory advancements in the field of asbestos.

Presentations:
(click the titles to download pdf)
5. Game of Drones: Using Drones and Thermal Imaging Technology to Modernise and De-Risk Condition Survey, Sam Johnson (Vertex Access)
6. Advancing Mesothelioma Care: Latest Research and Future Directions, Mairead Dixon, Mesothelioma Nurse Specialist (Mesothelioma UK)
7. Living with Mesothelioma: A Personal Journey, Michelle Spencer (Mesothelioma Victim)
8. Breaking New Ground: The Journey of Asbestos Regulation in Chile, Emma Willey & Cristian Rami­rez, Director of BRISA SA


Session 3

Session 3 features an in-depth look at compliance management and an engaging panel Q&A with all the day’s speakers.

Presentations:
(click the titles to download pdf)
9. From Site Inspections to Prosecutions: HSE’s Approach to Managing Compliance, Emma Wilkinson, Previous HSE Inspector & Risk Management Consultant at PCR Global
10. Panel Q&A, All Speakers