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A local authority and a building contractor left a family exposed to asbestos for three days during renovation works at a house in Lincoln.
Lincoln Magistrates’ Court heard that City of Lincoln Council had contracted County Waste (Lincs) Ltd to refurbish a bathroom at a residential property. The council had identified that asbestos insulation boards were present in the room and had contacted a licensed company to remove them. But the work was never carried out and the council contacted County Waste to inspect the site to see if it was necessary for a licensed contractor to be brought in.
On 10 June 2008, one of County Waste’s workers visited the property, but instead of inspecting the boarding, he prised off the panels with a crowbar and broke them into pieces. Some of the debris was left on the bathroom floor, and the worker walked around the property for the rest of the day in clothing that may have been contaminated with asbestos fibres.
The tenant family complained to the council about the debris and a council worker visited the house on the same day to inspect the damage. He identified that the debris contained asbestos but didn’t inform the family, which was not moved to another property for three days.
City of Lincoln Council appeared in court on 3 June and pleaded guilty to breaching reg. 8(1)(a) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, for failing to put adequate procedures in place to protect workers, and s3(1) of the HSWA 1974. It was fined a total of £10,000 and ordered to pay £12,000 in costs.
Redhills is one of the UK’s leading asbestos and environmental consultancies.
We have produced this document to answer the following asbestos related questions.
- What is the health risk from exposure to asbestos?
- What is the Control of Asbestos Regulations?
- What is the ‘duty to manage’ and who has it?
- What kinds of building are affected by asbestos regulations?
- How do I become asbestos compliant?
- What is an asbestos management survey and do I need one?
- What is an asbestos register?
- We are planning to refurbish or demolish some buildings do I need a survey?
- What are my responsibilities in relation to asbestos training?
- What should I do if someone has disturbed and damaged asbestos?
- Where is asbestos found in buildings?
For answers to all these questions, download the document here.
Redhills is one of the UK’s leading asbestos and environmental consultancies.
We have produced this document to answer the following indoor air quality related questions.
- What is meant by indoor air quality?
- Is there a relationship between indoor and outdoor air quality?
- How serious a problem is poor indoor air quality?
- What contributes to poor indoor air quality?
- What is Sick Building Syndrome?
- What regulations exist to control Indoor Air Quality?
- How do I measure workplace air quality?
For answers to all these questions, download the document here.
Redhills is one of the UK’s leading asbestos and environmental consultancies.
We have produced this document to answer the following COSHH related questions.
- What is COSHH?
- What is a substance hazardous to health?
- What regulations exist to control substances hazardous to health?
- Does COSHH cover all hazardous materials?
- What does our organisation need to do to be COSHH compliant?
- What does the term Workplace Exposure Limit mean?
- How do I know if employee exposures are below a WEL?
- How do I limit or prevent exposure to hazardous substances?
- What should I do in the event of an emergency?
For answers to all these questions, download the document here.
ARCA and ATAC the leading industry associations for asbestos removal and asbestos management have announced the dates of their Asbestos Industry Update Seminars for 2012. The line-up includes industry expert speakers from UKAS and HSE.
The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) and ATAC (Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Division) will be running regional seminars providing a general update to changes that have taken place during the last twelve months. The seminars will cover various points and subjects such as CAR 2012, Asbestos in Soils, Prosecutions and Preventative Measures, Asbestos in Schools as well as presentations from UKAS and HSE covering various issues.
The day has been broken up into sections to allow delegates to take in all of the information that will be presented with ample time slots programmed in to ask the speakers questions on each presentation. ATAC have also programmed in various breaks to allow delegates time to network with other delegates.
Leading asbestos remediation and Specialist Environmental Support Services contractor, Silverdell (UK) Limited is pleased to announce the renewal of their asbestos licence for the maximum period of 3 years. The renewal follows an intensive assessment by the HSE that included priority site visits, a full review of Silverdell’s asbestos policy and general procedures; a series of interviews with senior and managerial staff and a thorough review of asbestos specifics – including regulative understanding and control methods.
Mark Roberts, Group Business Development Director, Silverdell PLC said:
“We are once again pleased with the outcome of this assessment as it is recognition of our continuing commitment to deliver safe working environments for all those affected by our works within this highly regulated industry”.
A three-year licence is the maximum issued by the HSE in respect to asbestos removal works. Silverdell’s licence number is: 971203954
Silverdell (UK) provides specialist asbestos management and removal, strip-out demolition, refurbishment, ductwork decontamination, land remediation and scaffolding access services. Enquiries can be made via the website at www.silverdell.co.uk or by calling: 020 8591 6677
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Address: Suite 1 Hubbway Business Centre, Bassington Lane, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8AD
Contact: 01670 700907 newcastle@redhills.co.uk
BACKGROUND
Redhills Newcastle Office was opened in 2009 primarily to facilitate a large rail contract within the North East. Over the past two years as our reputation has grown within the region we have begun to secure a larger client base and increased the number of staff within the region. In 2011 we moved offices to support this growth and aid the expansion of the office.
With a strong management team based in Newcastle with in excess of 30 years combined experience. Working within a number of different sectors within the region including, Rail, Local Authority, Education, Industrial and Financial our aspiration is to continue to expand both the client base and number of consultants within the region.
Client: ISG Plc
Location: Harris Academy, East Dulwich, London
Contractor: Deconstruct UK Ltd
Completion Date: July 2010
Sector: Education
Removal of asbestos insulation board roof soffits from a teaching block at the Harris Academy for Girls, London.
About the project:
The project brief was to safely remove the asbestos insulation board soffits from the eaves of the main roof to the teaching block.
The project was for ISG who had been commissioned directly by the academy to refurbish the building. The main refurbishment scheme had to be completed during the summer break, so it was imperative that works were fully considered and planned to satisfy the programme.
Project challenges:
The project was undertaken in a educational environment and it was vital that the works were carried out to the highest standards with the asbestos being completely removed and the area left ’spotlessly’ clean.
The asbestos removal was the first ‘construction’ activity on site and any delay would impact upon the overall programme. Enclosures were constructed in an external environment and had to be robust enough to withstand adverse weather conditions.
Client: Clements Retail Ltd Location: Regent Street, London W1
Contractor: Deconstruct UK Ltd
Completion Date: November 2010
Sector: Retail
Removal of asbestos insulation debris from within major high street retail outlet in the heart of London’s West End.
About the project:
The project involved the removal of asbestos insulation debris from pipework and low level wall surfaces. The asbestos debris is likely to emanate from a previous asbestos removal project carried out to a poor standard. The debris was identified during a refurbishment and demolition survey carried out in advance of the shop re-fit work commencing.
Project challenges:
This project was undertaken in the heart of London’s West End on one of the busiest shopping streets in the country.
All plant and equipment was delivered outside normal working hours to minimise contact with the general public. Waste was also removed from the building on an out-of-hours ‘wait and load’ basis. Deconstruct Operatives had to ‘transit’ to the decontamination unit that was sited on the adjacent road, whilst wearing their respiratory protective equipment (RPE). This required careful planning and timing was of the essence so as to avoid unnecessary alarm to the public.
Download the full Clements Retail case study here
Client: Ayerst Environmental Ltd
Main Contractor: Balfour Beatty Plc
Location: Charecroft Estate, Shepherds Bush, London
Contractor: Deconstruct UK Ltd Completion Date: May 2011
Sector: Construction (Residential)
Removal of asbestos containing materials from occupied high rise residential buildings in Shepherds Bush, London.
About the project:
Over the course of 6 months Deconstruct teams were engaged in the removal of asbestos insulation board, duct cladding and wall panels throughout the residential tower blocks at the Charecroft Estate.
The cladding and panelling was typically located in kitchens and hallways, which meant that residents had to leave their properties for the day to enable tented enclosures to be constructed. Enclosures were formed, asbestos removed, enclosures tested and site cleared each day to allow the resident to return to a safe environment that same day.
Project challenges:
The work was undertaken inside occupied flats containing resident’s personal property so our works had to be carried out in a neat and tidy manner, ensuring that no damage was caused.
Our trusted teams of Operatives prepared the work areas with due consideration for the decoration within the properties. The asbestos removal operation had to be completed to exacting standards as there could be no risk of asbestos contamination into the property.
- Client: Create Construction Ltd
- Location: Drayton Court Hotel, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London
- Contractor: Deconstruct UK Ltd
- Completion Date: January 2011
- Sector: Hotel
Removal of asbestos pipe insulation and asbestos contamination from throughout the loft space of the Drayton Court Hotel
About the project:
The Hotel was undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment programme. During the refurbishment and demolition asbestos survey, extensive contamination was identified throughout the loft space.
The loft space was of traditional construction, built with sawn timber. The ceilings were lathe and plaster and the loft space was insulated with fibreglass quilt. All insulation had to be removed as contaminated waste, all timbers vacuumed and the lathe and plaster ceiling cleaned of all dust.
Project challenges:
The work within this environment was complicated due to restrictions on head height and tight spaces at the eaves. Access throughout the roof space was enabled through the use of Youngman boards spread across the joists. Meticulous care was taken not to stand on the lathe and plaster ceiling, as a hole would breach the enclosure and cause contamination into the underlying area.
There was no natural light or existing artificial light within the loft space, so it was necessary for our Operatives to install extensive task lighting to ensure that all contamination could be seen and cleaned.
Client: BAM Construction Ltd
Location: Africa House, Kingsway
Contractor: Deconstruct UK Ltd
Completion Date: June 2011
Sector: Construction
Asbestos removal from landmark listed building in central London: Africa House
About the project:
We were appointed by BAM to carry out a major ‘cut and carve’ package on this high profile scheme within central London. Asbestos was present in various forms throughout the building, but predominantly as hardset asbestos insulation within the risers serving the central core, also as an insulation board lining to the main lift shaft. Additionally, isolated incidences of notifiable and non-notifiable asbestos were identified throughout the building that required removal.
BRIERLEY Hill Library will be closed next week to allow the removal of asbestos.
The High Street facility will be shut from Monday, January 9 after asbestos was discovered on the second floor.
Duirng the closure the housing office, which is located on the ground floor will remain open as normal.
Residents will also be able to call the Citizens Advice Bureau as normal but will not be able to visit during that week. Councillor Adrian Turner, cabinet member for housing, libraries and adult learning, said: “Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of all staff and visitors to the library. Although it is unfortunate the library has to close for one week, it is necessary to ensure the asbestos can be removed safely. There will be no risk for people choosing to visit the housing office during that week; it will be business as usual.”
Source: Halesowen News
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