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Chinese cladding contractor facing HSE asbestos probe
The UK division of Chinese cladding giant Yuanda is facing a
formal investigation into the potential import and use of building
materials containing asbestos.
The Health and Safety Executive has launched the probe following
problems on Yuanda sites in Australia.
White asbestos was found in roof panels imported by Yuanda from
China and used on a new hospital in Perth.
A letter seen by the Enquirer states that the HSE has
"established contact with Yuanda (UK) Co. Ltd. to conduct
preliminary enquiries, establish their relationship to Yuanda
Australia, understand the operation of their supply chain and the
specification and quality assurance and quantity of materials they
bring into the UK."
It is understood the HSE has taken a number of samples from
Yuanda sites in this country.
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