Industry news posts
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Asbestos: The Analyst’s Guide - revised schedule of accreditation
Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (HSG248) is the guidance for analysts involved in asbestos work. It is the authoritative source of asbestos analytical procedures within Great Britain. This guidance has been extensively updated to take account of findings from Health and Safety Executive (HSE)...
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HSE crackdown on Repair Firms
Over the next 3 months, 150 HSE inspectors will be targetting refurbishment specialists nationwide in a safety crackdown, in an effort to reduce fatalities in the refurbishment sector. The unannounced visits have started on the 14th February and will focus on 3 key areas: Working at height Asbestos...
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Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 came into force on the 6th April 2012, updating previous asbestos regulations. In practise, the changes are fairly limited. They mean that some types of non-licensed work with asbestos now have additional requirements, i.e. notification of work, medical...
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Celebrities help raise awareness of asbestos dangers on DIY projects
The British Lung Foundation have recently joined forces with a number of celebrities including their Vice President Dame Judi Dench, builder Tommy Walsh, broadcaster and designer Kevin McCloud and TV handyman Craig Philips, to launch a campaign to warn DIYers about the risk of asbestos materials...
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North Tyneside Company fined for asbestos failings
A local refurbishment company has been fined for failing to provide adequate information, instruction and training to workers in the proper procedures when dealing with asbestos. The Wallsend based company boss was fined £360 by North Tyneside Magistrates' Court today after pleading guilty to...