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Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.

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Taking action to deal with the risk from PFAS Text
Weightmans, 8th July 2025
Friday Reading Edition 259 (29th August 2025)
Historic exposure, regulatory reform and legacy cover - what insurers and businesses need to know now.
Categories:
ESG, Risk Management
Keywords:
Health and Safety, Environment, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Interim position statement on the approach to PMT concept to support UK REACH risk management of PFAS Text
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, 7th June 2025
Friday Reading Edition 259 (29th August 2025)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) recently published a policy paper outlining an interim approach to the Persistent, Mobile, and Toxic (PMT) concept to support the risk management of PFAS. This approach aims to enhance regulatory control over PFAS, which are known for their extreme persistence and mobility in the environment.
Categories:
ESG, Risk Management
Keywords:
Health and Safety, Environment, Standards and Guidance
Hiding in plain sight: How much of a risk are PFAS “forever chemicals” for UK construction companies? Text
Marsh, 1st May 2025
Friday Reading Edition 259 (29th August 2025)
PFAS have long been integral to various construction materials and products. However, they have recently come to the attention of some construction insurance companies. How can UK contractors and developers respond?
Categories:
ESG, Risk Management
Keywords:
Health and Safety, Environment, Standards and Guidance
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’: The unseen challenge in your supply chain? Text
WTW, 24th February 2025
Friday Reading Edition 259 (29th August 2025)
Chemicals widely used across different industries are linked to health issues and environmental pollution. How can you identify and manage risks from ‘forever chemicals’ in your supply chain?
Categories:
ESG, Risk Management
Keywords:
Health and Safety, Environment, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
PFAS and Forever Chemicals – What are PFAS? Text
Drinking Water Inspectorate
Friday Reading Edition 259 (29th August 2025)
PFAS is a chemical family sometimes referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ because of their persistence in the environment.
Categories:
ESG
Keywords:
Health and Safety, Environment
Forever chemicals, lasting consequences: The PFAS liability puzzle Text
Clyde & Co
Friday Reading Edition 259 (29th August 2025)
PFAS represent a significant emerging risk due to their persistence in the environment, potential health impacts, and the complex regulatory and litigation landscape. Effective management of PFAS risks requires a comprehensive understanding of technical, legal, and policy issues.
Categories:
ESG
Keywords:
Health and Safety, Environment, Standards and Guidance