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There are now only 2 types of asbestos survey, the Managment survey & the pre-Refurbishment/demoltion survey.
The old Types 1, 2 & 3 asbestos surveys were replaced in 2010. An asbestos management survey is the standard survey used to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspected asbestos containing materials that could be disturbed during normal day to day occupancy, including foreseeable routine and simple maintenance […]
Read the full article | Published Nov 02, 2011Asbestos management in schools – HSE Random Campaign
Those responsible for the maintenance of school premises have duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (CAR) to manage asbestos so that the risks to staff and pupils are as low as reasonably practicable. Dutyholders’ awareness of their legal duties provides a useful indicator of compliance – and is an important element of ensuring […]
Read the full article | Published Oct 31, 2011Free asbestos awareness training pledged to tackle the growing asbestos death toll
Trades people in Yorkshire and the Humber can now take advantage of hundreds of hours of free asbestos awareness training in a bid to tackle ignorance about Britain’s biggest industrial killer. HSE and asbestos training providers are working together to promote and provide free asbestos awareness training. Nearly 900 hours of face-to-face training during October […]
Read the full article | Published Oct 18, 2011BOHS Annual Conference 2012 – Occupational Health, including working with asbestos
The BOHS Annual Conference is a major international conference promoting the science and practice of addressing health hazards in the workplace. The Conference brings together researchers, practitioners, regulators and business leaders from around the world to discuss issues – current and on the horizon – that affect health at work. OH2012 will take place on […]
Read the full article | Published Oct 10, 2011Leading retailer fined £1Million for contravening Asbestos Regulations
Retail giant Marks & Spencer was fined £1 million today for failing to protect customers, staff and workers from potential exposure to asbestos during refurbishment at one of its stores. The work at Reading was part of a £1.3 billion refurbishment of M&S stores UK wide, the court heard. M&S employed contractors who removed asbestos […]
Read the full article | Published Oct 06, 2011Asbestos Surveys – Understanding the regulations and the importance of having an asbestos survey carried out
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 came into force in November 2006. The new Regulations brought together three previous sets of Regulations covering the prohibition of asbestos, the control of asbestos at work and asbestos licensing. The Regulations prohibit the importation, supply and use of all forms of asbestos, including the second-hand use of asbestos […]
Read the full article | Published Aug 31, 2011HSE Investigate Welsh Hospital re Asbestos Exposure
Up to 30 maintenance staff could have been exposed to asbestos at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, say health officials. Hywel Dda Health Board said it was trying to trace former workers and was offering screening tests. The board said asbestos had not entered public areas and patients and visitors were safe. The Health and […]
Read the full article | Published Aug 16, 2011Asbestos in Schools – Do you have an asbestos survey?
……well you should have! Schools should be safe for staff, pupils and contractors. In order to comply with regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 any asbestos present in your school should be managed effectively. In order to do this you need to know where the asbestos is, what product it is (e.g. vinyl tiles, […]
Read the full article | Published Jul 13, 2011Understanding the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 came into force in November 2006. The new Regulations brought together three previous sets of Regulations covering the prohibition of asbestos, the control of asbestos at work and asbestos licensing. The Regulations prohibit the importation, supply and use of all forms of asbestos, including the second-hand use of asbestos products. […]
Read the full article | Published Jul 06, 2011BOHS-ATaC – Asbestos Liability and Legacy 2011
BOHS-ATaC are joining together on Tuesday 5th July 2011 to present a joint seminar on Asbestos Liability and Legacy 2011. The seminar is open to non-members also and is to be held at the Manchester Conference Centre. The seminar is aimed at managers and directors who are directly and indirectly involved with asbestos management. The aim is […]
Read the full article | Published Jul 04, 2011
