TEN team leaders at a Llandovery-based electrical firm have completed a full certified course to enable them to work in areas which may contain asbestos or have possible contamination by the deadly asbestos dust.

Martin Rees Electrical Contractors Ltd say the fact many projects come to a complete standstill if asbestos is discovered or even suspected during the renovation of a building can cause costly delays.

Owner Martin Rees said: "We did find it funny and hot and stuffy at times to be dressed in all the protective gear, but we all realised the seriousness of the issue and how important it was to protect ourselves, our clients and the general public.

"We do a lot of work in schools, and in the local communities where we live, so when we are following the procedures we were taught we are protecting ourselves, our families and our neighbours".