A BREAKFAST briefing on the danger of asbestos is being staged this week.

The free event is being staged by the Business Environment Association on Wednesday to help firms know how to identify asbestos and how to deal with it safely and within the law.

The briefing will be given by Nasrina Malik, environmental health officer in the heath and safety unit of Blackburn with Darwen Council.

The event will last for an hour and is being staged at Groundwork Environment Centre, Bolton Road, Blackburn on Wednesday. It will include a question and answer session.

Further details are available from Jo Turner on 01254 676747.

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