Forever Chemicals: PFAS in the Construction Industry

About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of PFAS, known as 'Forever Chemicals', in the construction industry.

In this episode of the Construction and the Climate Podcast , 39 Essex Chambers’ barristers Camilla ter Haar and Ruth Keating are joined by Michael Salau and Nathan Modell of Beale & Co discussing ‘Forever Chemicals: PFAS in the Construction Industry’.

People in this episode

Hosts: Camilla ter Haar, Ruth Keating

Guests: Michael Salau, Nathan Modell

Topics covered

• PFAS
• construction industry
• environmental impact
• chemical safety
• sustainability
• regulations

Keywords

• PFAS
• Forever Chemicals
• construction
• environment
• chemical regulations
• sustainability
• health risks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 39 Essex Chambers, Beale & Co

Products: PFAS

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