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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.
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.
A Cardiff property manager has been fined for failing to properly manage the risks from asbestos at one of his premises.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Richard Hayward of Cardiff Bay over failings at the former Rhondda Pressing building, located on the Penygraig Industrial Estate.
Trading as Richard Hayward Properties, Mr. Hayward managed the property on behalf of a company called Guinevere Holdings Ltd.
Pontypridd Magistrates’ Court heard that Mr. Hayward had let out part of the building in 2007 but it was only in 2008, when a request to provide and asbestos survey for insurance purposes was made, that the presence of asbestos insulating board (AIB), roof tiles and brown and blue asbestos was indentified in the presence.
An HSE investigation found that there was a risk of exposure to asbestos due to the poor conditions the asbestos was found in.
The court heard that between 2005 and 2008, three companies had occupied the building. During this time, structural work had been carried out to install a partition wall and contractors were hired to carry out electrical works.
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BACKGROUND
Redhills first opened an office in the North of England in 2006. The office was developed in Leeds and due to client base and staff home locations the office was moved to Manchester in 2008. Due to expansion of the client base and workforce and our Manchester Office becoming the regional centre for our other Northern Offices in Newcastle and Scotland in 2011 we moved the office to a larger location with space to set up a laboratory which facilitates further expansion.
In May 2011 we achieved UKAS Accreditation for our bulk analysis laboratory. The office is run by an experienced team and continues to grow, servicing both a mature existing client base and a new developing client base.
SERVICES
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MIDLANDS OFFICE
BACKGROUND
Redhills Midland office opened in 2003 after a number of successful contract wins in the region. Our core staff worked with a stable client base for a number of years meeting the requirements of both local and national clients. In 2010 larger offices were moved into within the same property to support additional staff that were employed in the region to facilitate new contract wins.
The office facilitates a number of Framework Contracts in a number of sectors including University of Reading, University of Cambridge, Sainsbury’s, Screwfix, Specsavers and Birmingham City Council. The office continues to look for key areas of growth and additional staff will be brought in to facilitate this where required.
Shops, offices and schools are just some of the workplaces in the services sector where asbestos could be present. But how do such organisations ensure they have the controls in place to safely manage this potentially deadly substance and, at the same time, remain open for business? Sadie Hopson explains.
In our fast-paced culture, time is money. As such, no organisation will entertain lightly the prospect of suspending their daily operations for any reason. Yet, shutting up shop has become a reality for various organisations over recent months; from schools to retail outlets, several different establishments have been forced to close their doors after asbestos has been discovered on their premises.
Not only does such a situation impact on business, but the health implications and negative publicity can, potentially, be extremely costly. Events such as these most commonly occur on account of a failure to invest in a stringent asbestos management plan, which is specific to the organisation.
It is estimated that 500,000 commercial, industrial and public buildings in the UK contain asbestos.1 Trade associations, professional bodies and regulators are driving forward various initiatives to increase awareness among the relevant parties and duty-holders, but beyond the surveys and asbestos registers, action needs to be effectual at an operational level.
System breakdown
With more awareness campaigns and informed professionals spreading the word, the majority of duty-holders are aware of their obligations to manage asbestos in their premises. Yet, businesses large and small are still making alarming mistakes when it comes to health and safety, often failing to implement documented procedures effectively.
In September 2011, the prosecution of Marks and Spencer over a failure to protect customers, staff and workers from potential exposure to asbestos during refurbishment at one of its stores attracted wide press attention. The high-street retailer was fined
£1 million after a three-month trial, and the hefty size of the fine is indicative of the scale of the health and safety breach.2
Such a turn of events shows how easy it is for there to be a breakdown in the system – in this case, resulting in ceiling dust, possibly containing asbestos, falling on the floor of the store. With such huge potential risks at stake, it is vital that every step is taken to reduce the hazards in question. The information identified in an asbestos management plan and the surveys undertaken must be used as a driver for proactive prevention, as this forms the foundation for effective asbestos management.
Asbestos Training Master Class – Who is it for?
Asbestos Training Master Classes are for anyone with a need to understand the workings of the asbestos management industry in sufficient detail to be able to meet day to day management requirements and become involved in coordinating remedial works. An ideal course for delegates unable to complete a week-long course.
A practical approach to a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of asbestos from basic identification to removal.
Duration: 1 day
Delegate numbers: Maximum 15
To find out more about our Asbestos Training Master Classes, download our course information here:
Asbestos Management Training – Who is it for?
Asbestos Management Training is for all those who manage premises and wish to understand what is expected of them under CAR 2006, this includes: facilities, property and health and safety managers or anyone who has supervisory responsibilities for those working on the fabric of buildings.
To inform those with a Duty to Manage of their responsibilities under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2006.
Duration: Half day
Delegate numbers: Maximum 15
To find out more about our Asbestos Management Training, download the course information here:
Silverdell PLC the Specialist Environmental Support Services Group has appointed a new Director to develop and lead their industrial division. John Potts has been tasked with leading Silverdell’s expansion into the wider industrial marketplace to reinforce their strong position within the UK industrial sector.
John joins Silverdell PLC from Hertel – a global industrial services company, which gives him the necessary, relevant skills and experience to drive forward Silverdell’s industrial services division. John’s experience with Hertel Group spans 20 years, with his last position being Managing Director for the Middle East and CIS regions and Group Management Board Director. Collectively, John has over 30 years experience of delivering Industrial Services to clients in the Oil, Gas, Petro-Chem and Power sector.
Sean Nutley, Silverdell PLC Chief Executive Officer said: “John is a welcome asset to the business. As part of our ongoing growth strategy, a core focus will be the further development of the Group’s industrial division. John will lead the division under our Kitsons brand, already firmly established in the nuclear and industrial sectors”.
Asbestos Compliance
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 requires asbestos to be managed. This management involves identifying or presuming the presence of asbestos, monitoring and recording its condition and documenting a written plan that describes how the risk will be managed.
Am I compliant?
You may have already had an asbestos survey of your building, but this doesn’t mean that you have met the asbestos management requirements of the Regulations you must have a documented Asbestos Management Plan. You must also monitor and record the condition of asbestos materials in the building, keep records up to date and make sure information is available.
To find out more about our Asbestos Compliance Service, download our product summary sheet.
About Redhills
Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation.
Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring. Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.
For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk
Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk
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SECTOR – Broadcast/Corporate
SERVICE - Asbestos Management
Background Within the live broadcast environment there are numerous pressures on any planned and reactive works. There are not only health and safety considerations but also time, cost and live broadcast environments to consider.
All regulations are applicable and the task is to ensure no person is exposed to asbestos and reduce any risk as far as reasonably practicable whilst also maintaining facilitating broadcast critical areas.
The portfolio we work within has over 200 properties throughout the UK, varying in size, age and construction
Project Details
Our role in this environment is simply to ensure compliance with regulations and ensure that no person is put at risk from exposure to asbestos.
SECTOR – Banking
SERVICE – Asbestos Consultancy Services
Background
As with all retail groups, high street banks have many and varied compliance requirements in relation to asbestos. The Bank have appointed Redhills as their approved asbestos consultant for the past 3 years. This contract encompasses all aspects of asbestos management including Management and Refurbishment / Demolition surveys, annual re-inspections and air monitoring.
The portfolio covered within the remit of the contract includes not only all the high street branches but all commercial office premises and warehousing locations nationwide. The contract also extends to working directly for their sub-contractors for the ongoing branch redevelopment programme.
Project Details
The Bank contract works in two distinct ways. Firstly, operating directly for the Bank to assist their day to day compliance with Regulation 4 “The Duty to Manage” of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2006). This element of the contract involves carrying out planned and programmed Management and Re-inspection surveys across large numbers of branches. These surveys are conducted discreetly during opening hours whilst not disturbing branch operations.
SECTOR – University
SERVICE – Asbestos Management
Background:
Regulation 4 ‘the duty to manage’ is directed at those who manage non-domestic premises: the people with responsibility for protecting others who work in such premises or use them in other ways, from the risk to ill health that exposure to asbestos can cause.
We were employed by the University to undertake asbestos management surveys as part of a stringent tendering process , in order to comply with regulation 4 and their own asbestos management policy. Whilst the University had previously had surveys carried out they felt they weren’t comprehensive and hence put the work out to tender.
Project Details:
The contract period to survey the University portfolio was for 10 calendar weeks to survey some thirty premises.
As part of the tendering process we were also required to provide information in a specific format in order for the data to be uploaded into their Archibus system.
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