Asbestos in Welsh Schools

Posted on July 20, 2010 with No Comments

In a television report on ITV Wales,  Information identified in a Western Mail freedom of information request has uncovered that over 90% of Welsh Schools contain dangerous asbestos containing materials.

Breakdown of schools containing asbestos by Unitary Authority in Wales; 2009 figs:

Duty to Manage Asbestos – Retailers Factsheet

Posted on July 14, 2010 with 2 Comments

What you need to know

The dangers presented to tradesmen working with asbestos are well known, and the Health and Safety Executive’s Hidden Killer campaign has done much to highlight the issue and raise awareness even further amongst those who are now most at risk – building and maintenance trades.

However, asbestos is not just an issue for tradesmen to consider, and it’s vital that those with responsibility for premises know what their duties are in relation to asbestos.

Lindsey Oil Refinery Workers sent home – Risk of Asbestos

Posted on July 2, 2010 with 2 Comments

Workers at the Lindsey Oil Refinery have been sent home after asbestos was found by teams investigating a fire and explosion at the site.

Oil company Total said traces of asbestos had been found at the North East Lincolnshire refinery. The material was discovered after the fire and explosion at the refinery’s crude oil distillation unit on Tuesday.

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.

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.