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Recent observations have highlighted a lack of compliance in signage and designated areas, as outlined by Regulation 18 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012).
The management of asbestos in school buildings inspections identified some common areas for improvement, which those with responsibility for managing school estates, including local authorities, headteachers, maintenance staff, academy trusts, and governing bodies, should consider when reviewing their arrangements.
To support the compilation of all site audit results for statistical analysis ARCA has developed and launched a Site Audit Portal for members.
The ARCA Site Audit best practice course offers an excellent opportunity for site teams, including supervisors and operatives, to enhance their understanding of the ARCA audit process and improve their performance in health and safety management. The course provides valuable insights into the expectations of an auditor with site compliance and the contributions expected from different site team members.
A Scottish health board has been fined for a safety failing that led to several workers being exposed to potentially deadly asbestos fibres during a seven-year period.
Glasgow Sheriff Court heard today (20 December) that Greater Glasgow Health Board, known as NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, had failed to properly manage the risks of asbestos in a ground floor neurology plant and switch room of Southern General Hospital.
A construction management company and a director of a construction company were fined for serious safety failings whilst working on a construction site at Kensington Church Street, London.
Work was carried out by three employees of construction firm Cowen Builders Limited, of Chelmsford exposed them to asbestos over several days after it was disturbed. It will be several years before it is know if the exposure will result in asbestos related disease causing ill health and death.
A Bulding firm has been fined for failing to highlight the known presence of AIB at a warehouse.
According to HSE, Redwood Contractors Ltd was in possession of a detailed asbestos survey that clearly identified the location of the asbestos wall panels inside the building in Wokingham but the survey wasn't shared with the team on the ground.
