28th October 2016
More change for the better: SMTS, Encompassed and SMH Services
We are delighted to announce that SMTS has joined the SMH group of companies to work with the team at SMH Services and Encompassed.
Read More...We are delighted to announce that SMTS has joined the SMH group of companies to work with the team at SMH Services and Encompassed.
Read More...We are delighted to announce that Encompassed Ltd has joined the SMH group of companies to work with the team at SMH Training & Scientific Services (T&SS).
Read More...SMH T&SS's new website is here - explore for licensed asbestos training, H&S training, First Aid, and much more...
Read More...It is therefore important for anyone with control over non-domestic premises to familiarise themselves with the changes that are to be made to UK asbestos regulations.
Read the full article: http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2011/coi-se-msasbestos.htm
The changes are being made to bring UK asbestos regulations in line with the EC directive on asbestos.
The revised regulations will mean that more employers carrying out some types of lower risk, short duration maintenance and repair work with asbestos will have to comply with requirements to notify of asbestos work, keep records and carry out medical examinations for workers.
In the future, there will be three categories of work with asbestos as opposed to two:
1) Licensed works
As now, duty holders will have to comply with all of the following requirements:
A new definition of “licensed works” is being introduced for clarity and is set out in the consultation document.
2) Non-licensed works
As now, duty holders will be exempt from requirements 1 to 6 above.
3) Notifiable non-licensed works
This is a new category. Duty holders will be exempt from requirements 1 to 3 above but will be required to comply with requirements 4 to 6. Notification will be required before work starts and medical examinations will need to be carried out before exposure begins and then at least every three years.
The category is effectively created by new regulation 3(2) (see below), which describes the works exempted from requirements 4 to 6 above, and in particular, the inclusion of the wording italicised below in regulation 3(2)(c). Such wording appears in the EC directive but not in CAR 2006. It has to be added to the new regulations to ensure full implementation of the EC directive.
New regulation 3(2) reads: “Regulations 9 (notification of work with asbestos) and 22 (health records and medical surveillance) do not apply where:
The terms “non-friable” or “without deterioration of non-degraded materials” will not be defined in the regulations but the HSE plans to issue guidance to help duty holders understand how the changes will work in practice.
What is not changing?
The core requirements of the regulations to identify asbestos; carry out risk assessments; have in place suitable measures to control exposure; and provide appropriate training will continue to apply to all work with asbestos and are not affected by the proposed changes.
Your Input
Industry professionals involved in the management of asbestos risk on a day-to-day basis should look at the new proposals in detail and register for an online alert for the second consultation on the terms of what is likely to be the all-important HSE guidance on how the new regulations will work in practice. Visit the HSE website at hse.gov.uk.
Asbestos, Legionella, Gas, Electric, Fire Safety along with Civil and Criminal Liability issues were amongst the topics covered in the concentrated day.
The event was run in conjunction with Forbes Solicitors and the day was very well received by all the 150 delegates who attended.
This course is particularly useful for professional clients who are keen to maintain CPD through recognised qualifications. Of course, this award can be undertaken by anybody who wishes. Certificates are issued by the RSPH complete with their logo.
For more details of the course take a look at the syllabus here.
Watch this space for NIACS courses containing the RSPH's Level-3 Certificate in Asbestos Inspection Procedures…the new, superior P402!
We are now able to offer removal courses for Non-Licensable Asbestos products at very competetive rates. Once delegates have undertaken Asbestos Awareness Training (now a mandatory legal requirement) we can train them up to work with or remove certain Asbestos products. Don't worry if your delegates don't hold an Awareness Certificate – we can provide training for this.
This course is vitally important where delegates have to work with Asbestos during their day-to-day work. If your workers touch Artex, lift Asbestos Ceiling Tiles, Remove Asbestos Cement Products or Vinyl Floor Tiles etc they will need this training.
With both In-House options and external courses for individuals we are sure to be able to satisfy your needs.
The video is particularly striking and is well worth watching by all, especially those who remain unconvinced about the dangers posed by Asbestos.
Although this is not a specific requirement for Asbestos Awareness Training, we thought it may just add some peace of mind to prospective clients.
We paid for Alan Holden, Regional Manager for Blues Consultants Ltd in the South-West, who has over 15 years experience of Asbestos to attend one of our courses.
“The Asbestos Training delivered by [you] is both informative and interactive. Their training exceeds the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. I for one feel that delegates attending one of their courses gain relevant advice that will help them avoid the dangers of Asbestos.”
Alan Holden – Regional Manager for Blues Consultants Ltd