Mark John Gibson of High View, Bridgend pleaded guilty to breaching Regulations 8 (1) of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and Regulations 2(1) and 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. He has been fined £1,500 with £2,657 in costs.
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Swansea Magistrates' Court heard how Mr Gibson, trading as All-Gone Waste, was contracted on two occasions to remove asbestos containing materials from properties in Pont Y Clun and Dyffryn Chapel, Caerau on 01 September and 07 November 2016.
A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found Mr Gibson worked with asbestos containing materials that required him to have a licence from the HSE. He did not and has never had a licence issued to him for this purpose.
HSE inspector Phil Nicolle said: "Mr Gibson undertook asbestos removal work which he was not licensed to do.
"Asbestos removal must be done by HSE licensed contractors to ensure the highest standards are met to prevent health risks to employees and members of public."
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