Dodgy concrete & fire risks | How safe is your workplace? 600 inspectors are about to find out

More than 600 union reps will conduct a nationwide inspection of workplace buildings this week.

Reps from the Trade Union Congress (TUC) will be checking for life-threatening problems like unsafe concrete, asbestos and fire hazards, as part of a campaign timed to run-up to Workers’ Memorial Day on Sunday, April 28.

Building safety has come to the fore in recent years for several reasons, including:

• RAAC concrete: Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was used mainly in public buildings from the 1950s to the 1990s – especially in roofs. It can be present in commercial buildings too. Its safe lifespan is only 30 years. Many buildings that contain RAAC, including lots of schools and hospitals, are now at risk of collapse.

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