HSG264 – Audio Podcast

Posted on June 30, 2010 with No Comments

The Health & Safety Executive recently issued Asbestos: The Survey Guide (HSG264).  

The new guidance is specifically aimed at surveyors who carry out asbestos surveys and those who commission the surveys. (Client / Duty Holders).  

The client/duty holder has been given more guidance in the selection of the inspection body/surveyor and their own responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 reinforced.

Asbestos Waste Site Planned in Hampshire

Posted on June 28, 2010 with No Comments

This is Hampshire have reproted Residents have vowed to fight controversial plans to store asbestos at a waste site that backs onto homes in a Hampshire village.

Solent Environmental Services wants to install a large-scale skip at its headquarters in Holbury as a temporary holding site for the toxic material.

The Asbestos Survey Guide

Posted on June 24, 2010 with 1 Comment

This is a heavily illustrated publication that replaces and expands on MDHS100, Asbestos surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos-containing materials.

It is aimed at people carrying out asbestos surveys and people with specific responsibilities for managing asbestos in non-domestic premises under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.

Former RAF operator from Watford died of exposure to asbestos

Posted on June 21, 2010 with 1 Comment

The Watford Observer has reported thata A former RAF wireless operator from Watford died of lung cancer, aggravated by exposure to asbestos during his time in the forces, an inquest heard today.

George Robinson, of Denewood Close, died at Watford General Hospital of malignant mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer, on September 30, 2009.

Competence is key: Ensure asbestos surveyors are qualified for the job

Posted on June 18, 2010 with 6 Comments

Abestos surveys are only effective if competent Asbestos surveyors are employed to do them… That is one of the key messages being promoted at HSE’s roadshows to help explain new guidance devised for those responsible for managing the risks from asbestos.

‘Asbestos: The survey guide’ (Ref: HSG264) which was published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in January is aimed at those who commission asbestos surveys, the surveyors who carry them out and those who use them such as architects and demolition or removal contractors.