article_snippet.sent: Asbestos was widely used in the UK as a building material for fireproofing and insulation from the 1950s up until 1985, when most types were banned. '
article_snippet.sent: It was banned completely from new buildings in 1999 but, sadly the damage had already been done for thousands of victims who have paid the ultimate price for going to work every day. '
article_snippet.sent: I can say that all of the building work which has taken place at Archway in recent years is fully compliant with modern building regulations. '
article_snippet.sent: I am not aware of any current risk to staff or students but will ask the local authority for the local authority assurance on this matter.'
article_snippet.sent: Phil Ashbee-Dobbins, Gloucestershire County Council asbestos administration officer, said: 'Buildings built in the 1960s and 1970s, and even up until the late 90s often have asbestos in Phil Ashbee-Dobbins, Gloucestershire County Council asbestos administration officer. '
article_snippet.sent: It doesn't pose a risk unless It is disturbed, and we help schools under local authority control keep schools under local authority control own accurate records and to make sure It is treated properly and safely. '
article_snippet.sent: Archway School has been extensively renovated in recent years.
article_snippet.sent: In addition, regular asbestos audits are completed as part of standard health and safety procedures. '