A SEMINAR to educate businesses about asbestos regulations is to take place in Hereford.

The seminar, aimed at owners and agents of commercial property will be at Hedley Lodge, Belmont Abbey, on Friday, September 26.

People taking part will learn more about the hazards associated with building materials containing asbestos, what is required of landlords and agents to manage the hazards and gain information on how to comply with the regulations.

It is hosted by Herefordshire Council’s environmental health and trading standards service and the Health and Safety Executive.

For details contact Susannah Burrage on 01432 261714 or email sburrage@herefordshire.gov.uk