Chris FlemingA "cumbersome" and costly way of managing asbestos at Dunedin Hospital has been criticised in an independent report. "It is understood some public areas such as general wards, hallways, and lifts of the main ward and other buildings have not all been assessed. It was uncertain whether the testing protocol was determined by the DHB or its asbestos contractor, the report said. Chief executive Chris Fleming told the ODT a more effective approach to asbestos would be implemented in the new year. "The people that are the most at risk around asbestos management are the tradespeople and the people who are doing the work."

Source: Otago Daily Times December 22, 2017 16:07 UTC