‘Tried and tested’ materials are still damaging our health

By Chris Mortensen 2021-11-10T05:51:00

Our homes should be the safest place to be but our use of dangerous chemicals is still too widespread

The hazards to our health caused by the widespread use of lead, asbestos, isocyanates and mercury in housebuilding are well-documented.

In some cases, it took centuries of exposure before their deadly toxicity was revealed and the primary casualties were construction workers and occupiers who placed enduring faith in the safety of commonly used and “tried and tested” materials.

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