The boss of a refurbishment company has been fined for failing to provide adequate information, instruction and training to workers in the proper procedures when dealing with asbestos.

Neil Brown, 45, trading as High View Services, of High View, Wallsend, North Tyneside, was fined £360 by North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court today after pleading guilty to breaching Regulation 10(1)(a) of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. He was also ordered to pay £360 costs.

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