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:

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.

Carlisle College revamp

Posted on June 22, 2010 with 1 Comment

Asbestos experts will move in next week as work moves forward on a £9 million transformation of Carlisle College. Specialists will remove the substance as a demolition project of the old building continues.

Asbestos claims another victim!

Posted on May 21, 2010 with No Comments

The death of an antiques dealer has been blamed on asbestos, after he breathed in the material when he worked down a coal mine earlier in his life.

Michael Hallam, 72, of Hartshorne, died at his home earlier this year, and a coroner’s inquiry has recorded a death by industrial disease, reports the Burton Mail.

Spectra Analysis is fully Accredited by UKAS to HSG264

Posted on May 10, 2010 with No Comments

Spectra Analysis Service Ltd proudly leads the way within the Asbestos Industry by being one of the first Asbestos Inspection Bodies to become fully Compliant and Accredited by UKAS to HSG 264 

Please click on the link to view the new schedule 4407Inspection Body Single_002