ARCA News Issue 109 Autumn 2020

the journal for asbestos management professionals

news AUTUMN 2020 · ISSUE 109

S UPPOR TI N G AS BE ST OS R EMO VA L C ON T R A C T OR S

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contents

Welcome to The Journal for Asbestos Management Professionals

news Chief Executive’s comment

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ARCA news

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Diary dates

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Asbestos Labour Feedback App (ALFA)

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Health & safety in the news

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Guidance 14-15 Licence Renewal Preparation Service

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Insurance news

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Beyond compliance

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Tax relief news

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CHAS Accreditation

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Employee benefits & wellbeing

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Happy 40th Birthday ARCA

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Member news

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Managing asbestos

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NVQ 34-35

Advertising Contributors G J Bowmer page 2 Specialist Risk Group/Miles Smith page 11 SMH pages 12 & 40 Erith page 16 Thermac page 19 Mick George Environmental page 22 Teams page 24 Windsor Waste page 25 Pier Contractors page 26 page 26 Solotec Scientific/Waysafe Howden UK Group page 31 Soteria Group -Capsure page 34 page 36 Empire Tapes Root-5 Solutions page 38 QFS Scaffolding page 39 DKF Recruitment page 56

Training news

37-39

Training & qualifications

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ARCA member list

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ATaC member list

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Associate member list

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chief executive’s comment

Changing Times

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t is a long time since I wrote my last piece for this column, back in March, just as COVID-19 was beginning to escalate and then the Summer edition of ARCA News was cancelled. Now we find ourselves in September having hopefully negotiated the worst of the crisis and trying to get back to some sort of normality.

Steve Sadley, Chief Executive

ARCA continued to work throughout the lockdown period, providing help and assistance to our members, including almost daily email updates during the fast-changing situations our members found themselves in. Clearly some of the services we normally offer were unavailable during lockdown and some staff were furloughed. In common with many organisations ARCA has utilised available technology in the form of Microsoft Teams and Zoom to deliver many services remotely, in order to comply with the law, aid social distancing and reduce the possibility of infection. Remote training, remote meetings and remote member visits are now part and parcel of our standard service delivery.

The regional meetings in July were conducted remotely via Zoom and feedback from members attending was incredibly positive. The next round of ARCA member regional meetings will also be held remotely, with dates having been set for mid-November which are available on the ARCA website.

OUR MISSION To give the best possible service and support to assist ARCA members and customers in providing safe, effective and ethical management of asbestos, thereby safeguarding the public.

OUR VISION We envision being an essential strategic partner, through membership of ARCA and ATaC, to all companies providing asbestos management and licensed asbestos removal services, or services to those companies, by providing solutions which contribute to the overall success of their businesses and provide reassurance to their clients.

OUR VALUES Our values define the culture at ARCA. The values of integrity, service, excellence, teamwork and responsibility guide the way we work, our behaviour and our commitment to support members, customers and colleagues.

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June 1st saw the resumption of ARCA site audits and ARCA auditors have been auditing continuously since then. A new version of the audit form is being used with one of the new criteria evaluating the COVID-19 precautions present on the member contractors’ site. We are delighted to see that COVID-19 safety precautions are being implemented very well across all the members sites we have audited.

On the 22nd June ARCA resumed faceto-face training in a COVID-19 safe manner.

This involved marking out areas to ensure and enforce social distancing, providing hand sanitisers and enforcing good hygiene, taking delegates temperatures on arrival and amending lunch procedures to ensure a safe environment was provided.

Feedback is requested following our training courses and to date the feedback received has informed us that 100% delegates who have attended our face-to-face courses are satisfied with the COVID-19 safety procedures that are in place. Feedback from members prior to

lockdown informed us that members wanted to see a greater availability of training venues, and since the country has opened up again after lockdown, we have added both Leeds and Southampton to our list of available training venues.

On the 1st September we launched ALFA, the Asbestos Labour Feedback App. This has been in development over the last 20 months and promises to be a game changer for ARCA members who use agency labour.

The quality of short-term agency labour was overwhelmingly cited as the biggest problem experienced by our members. Working closely with the main labour suppliers within the industry ARCA has developed ALFA. The App now has 12 of the leading labour suppliers in the industry, over 650 short-term agency labour operatives and 138 ARCA asbestos removal contractors registered. Over 800 ratings have been posted and over 50 operatives have now achieved the minimum 5 ratings to generate their overall performance rating. The average rating of all labour agency operatives on the system over the last 12 months is 4.98 where 4 is generally satisfactory and 5 is good. [all stats as of the 10th Sept 2020].

This is a great starting point for ALFA, demonstrating that the problems experienced

by ARCA members in relation to labour agency short-term operatives are now beginning to disappear. As more and more ratings are posted, and more and more operatives receive their overall performance rating after 5 ratings, ARCA members will have an advantage over non ARCA asbestos removal contactors as a result of having a detailed analysis of the short-term operatives competency. This will be based on multiple reviews, usually by multiple licensed asbestos removal contractors, therefore providing some reassurance of competency.

2020 has been a year to forget as far as ARCA social events are concerned. COVID-19 has meant the ARCA National Golf day and European Golf event were cancelled, however, we are holding the AGM, albeit remotely on 2nd October 2020. I look forward to many members attending.

Steve Sadley Chief Executive

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ARCA Awarded Investors in People Silver I

n April 2020 ARCA was delighted to announce that it had been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) silver accreditation following its first-time assessment.

Through this accreditation, the IIP Board has recognised ARCA’s success as a high-achiever and business-leader, noting its exceptional performance in people management, leadership and development.

Investors in People silver accreditation acknowledges that ARCA has been awarded one of the highest levels of accreditation within the Investors in People framework. The

IIP standard is made up of four levels and is assessed against 81 evidence requirements.

Having met the recognised core standard of 27 evidence requirements, ARCA has achieved a further 32 requirements, or 59 in total. In doing so, we have leap-frogged the standard award at the first attempt, securing the coveted silver award.

“All of us at ARCA are justifiably proud of this achievement. Over the last few years’, we have put into place a number of people and leadership related programmes, from holding regular formal staff meetings to a

performance appraisal system. Also, our Value Working Group, made up of staff from across the business, formulated and communicated ARCA’s core values,” commented Steve Sadley, Chief Executive of ARCA. “We are all committed, not only to maintain the silver accreditation, but to exceed it in the future.”

Have a 1 to 1 discussion with your Association Member Internal Audit App - A new development and new pricing

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he Association’s Internal Audit App, for Asbestos Removal Members, has been enhanced and a ‘site observation’ audit for contract managers is now available within the App. The App was updated in the summer in line with the latest ARCA Site Audit Accreditation Scheme audit form, which includes the provision to include additional comments for each audit item, so making it easier to record good practices observed during the audit.

Also, a new ‘Contract Manager Site Observation Audit’ was made available from 1st July 2020. This provides a form enabling managers to quickly and easily record their site findings when visiting projects. Such as, how the asbestos removal job is progressing and that the job is being undertaken as planned.

“We developed the observations audit following feedback from members, so that managers’ site observations can be reported more formally. Also, the form is consistent in approach to a full ARCA audit, so supporting member contractors’ audit programmes,” commented Geoff Silver, ARCA Membership Compliance Manager.

Also, from the 1st July there was a revised pricing structure for when there are more than five registered users, meaning the sixth and further licences will be reduced by 50% to just £25 per user per year.

Further information on the ARCA Member’s Internal Audit App, including the pricing structure and a booking form, can be found in the support section at www.arca.org.uk

RCA is now holding 1 to 1 discussions with full contracting members either remotely or arranging face to face meetings, following COVID-19 guidance.

The remote meetings can be carried out via Zoom or Teams, enabling members to still have a productive discussion with their Association, without the need to travel.

“It’s been great to be back talking to members, gaining their thoughts on the new offerings, such as remote training courses, and hearing how the industry is getting back to work,” commented Peter Glossop, Membership and Client Relationship Officer at ARCA. “These meetings are a great opportunity for ARCA members to provide valuable feedback to us as your Association, as we continue to work to deliver the best possible service to you, our members.”

When Peter contacts you, don’t miss the opportunity to talk to your Association.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

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ith pandemic restrictions lifting and member businesses getting back to work, ARCA held its July member regional meetings remotely for the first time.

“Over the last months it has been especially important to keep all our lines of communication open and be there to support our members, sometimes in new ways. Therefore, we felt it was important to keep our usual summer round of regional meetings, although remotely,” stated Steve Sadley, Chief Executive of ARCA. In July ARCA reached over 110 member employees, covering items such as the new remote training courses available and reassurance on how practical training was now set up at centres, as well as updates on ALFA and site audits.

The member regional meetings in November will also be held remotely.

Dates are available on page 7.

Unannounced site audits of members – back on track

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RCA resumed carrying out unannounced audits of members’ performance on asbestos removal sites on Monday 1st June 2020. What has ARCA seen since then?

Over the period of 1 June to 31 August, ARCA’s team of auditors managed to carry out 125 unannounced audits under the Site Audit Accreditation Scheme, which were for 114 member companies.

“Contractors have welcomed us on to site, and we have had no issues getting onto client sites. So, for us it really is back to normal,” commented Geoff Silver, Membership Compliance Manager.

“Our auditors are undertaking all the COVID-19 safety requirements and

while on site assess arrangements and behaviours; what’s been planned and put into practice. We have seen that contractors have worked hard to make sure their sites are as COVID-19 secure as possible.”

Resuming unannounced audits means that member contractors will now have more up to date audit reports to include in their licence renewal applications. Also, it means that the Association’s commitment to its members of increasing their Site Audit Accreditation Scheme requirement from 2 to 3 unannounced site audits each membership year from January 2020, is back on track.

Member Internal HSE asbestos licence Audit App application - new form Update R egistered users of the ARCA Member Internal Audit App now have access to an audit form for non-licensed asbestos work, enabling any observations and actions to be recorded for work, such as the removal of textured coatings, floor tiles and asbestos cement roofing sheets.

Non-licensed work still comes under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, therefore the App is a useful tool to demonstrate compliance with these regulations, as well as the general duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Details on the App can be found in the support section at www.arca.org.uk

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The HSE has made some small changes to the asbestos licence application form which will be used for licences that expire from November 2020 onwards.

Asbestos Licence Application Form V7.2

The evidence document/information required is now listed in the pre-populated evidence table, and if an applicant does not use a document which is requested, the applicant needs to record that and briefly explain why. For example, the use of SOPs is not a statutory requirement and may not be part of the operation of a business. Noting that those documents have not been submitted will allow HSE to be clear that a document is not present, rather than being missed off the submission of evidence.

Evidence Guidance V7.2 Guidance is now included for Section 5 (Decontamination / Site Cleaning & Preparation for Reoccupation / Management & Disposal of Asbestos Waste), and emphasises the need to correctly submit evidence e.g. clearly name and reference documents and include the section number in the email title, as well as, clearly referencing the relevant parts of these documents in the application form.

These documents are available in the support section at www.arca.org.uk

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Contract Managers

can now convert L4 Certificate to Diploma

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role in asbestos removal projects, and

removal contract manager who

also provide evidence of completion of

achieved an RSPH Level 4 Certificate

the licensed contract manager update

within the last five years, you can

course for each of the last three years.

f you are a licensed asbestos

now convert this to the RSPH Level 4 Diploma.

Don’t miss the next exam dates in December.

Further details are available in the

To successfully complete the conversion, contract managers need

qualification section at

to pass two written exams to verify

www.arca.org.uk

their knowledge and understanding of

Additional site audits for members O

n the 1st July, ARCA took another step to support members as asbestos removal contractors got back to work following the ease of COVID-19 restrictions, by accepting requests for additional site audits.

An additional audit was actually carried out on 1st July and many more members have taken the opportunity over the last few months.

two specific elements of a manager’s

Registered with the CITB?

Don’t miss out on funding for training and NVQs Talk to ARCA…

ARCA is here to help…

If you have operatives and supervisors who need an NVQ, ask ARCA what the best route to gaining this qualification would be for each candidate.

Then ARCA can support you, with information on costs and timings, to help you complete a funding application for the next 12 months.

You could receive funds to cover all or most of the cost for your staff to gain NVQs! The team at ARCA are here to help you - don’t miss out on funding you could be eligible for.

This year ARCA has already helped members secure over £16,000 in funding.

Did you know this equates to approx 22 experienced operatives* taking an NVQ! With COVID-19 restrictions slowly lifting and member companies getting back to a new normal, it is important to understand what funding is available.

Talk to ARCA... call us on 01283 505777 *calculated on asbestos removal operatives taking the Experienced Candidate Assessment Route (ECAR) NVQ

Members can request the Association to carry out site audits, in addition to the three membership audits, to support their auditing programme. As these audits follow the same criteria as the ARCA membership audits there is a consistent form of measurement and they provide a further quality control mechanism to help keep standards high.

Also, members don’t forget you can request ARCA to organise additional audits by arrangement, whereby the member can ask for a specific site to be audited, or unannounced, whereby the member has no prior notice of an audit Further information on additional audits and how to book one is available in the support section at www.arca.org.uk

diary dates ARCA Regional Meetings Remote ARCA Member Regional Meetings (Midlands and North West)

Tuesday 10 November at 10.30

Remote ARCA Member Regional Meetings (North East, Scotland and ROI)

Wednesday 11 November at 10.30

Remote ARCA Member Regional Meetings (South West and South East)

Thursday 12 November at 10.30

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The Performance Rating App for Asbestos Labour

New Rating App to support quality of Agency Operatives for Members On the 1st September 2020 ARCA announced the availability of a performance rating app for short-term asbestos removal operatives.

The Asbestos Labour Feedback App, ALFA, the first of its kind in the industry, enables ARCA member licensed asbestos removal contractors to rate the performance and behaviour of operatives supplied by ARCA labour supply members.

Having an overall performance rating for an operative, as well as certificate information, available in one App, will provide contractors with a better understanding of the competency of an agency operative before they arrive on site.

ALFA, a web-based application, has been developed by ARCA to provide a number of benefits for all parties, including: w Reassurance of labour competence – being able to view an overall performance rating of agency labour enables ARCA Member Contractors to be reassured of the competency and attitude of an operative. w Performance feedback – an ARCA Member Contractor can rate an operatives’ performance across nine categories, with ratings used to calculate an overall performance rating. w Identifies training needs – feedback from contractors can identify areas where an operative can improve, therefore supporting the operative’s development and future selection. w Automated system – ALFA provides labour supply agencies with an online system for the selection and assignment of short-term operatives to asbestos removal jobs. Once operatives are assigned the member contractor can log into ALFA to view overall rating and certificate information for those operatives. w Certificate management – certificate information is easy for an agency to input and actual certificates can be uploaded, so all information is immediately available within ALFA, for an Agency, Contractor and the Operative to view. Also, certificates due to expire within 30 days are highlighted within ALFA, and the Operative is also notified by email, to support renewal management.

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“The Association has a membership of virtually half of all licensed asbestos removal contractors in the UK, and many have told us that their biggest issue is the quality of labour. That is the capability, knowledge, skills and behaviour,” commented Jason Davy, Chairman of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA).

“Therefore, supporting better performing labour became a key goal for us [ARCA]. The question was how? ARCA already delivers asbestos training, and has developed and provides qualifications, needed by the industry. So, we held discussions with some member contractors and labour supply members, which resulted in ARCA taking the initiative to resource the development of a performance feedback app.”

The development has taken a huge effort from the ARCA team and the developers over the last 20 months. This has been due to the complexity of the requirements, such as the performance rating systems and certificate management, and the number of parties who can use the App [also COVID-19 put work on hold for a while].

The development was completed in phases with feedback along the way from Labour Supply Members. The initial pilot phase, supported by three Labour Supply Members, together with a number of ARCA Member Contractors, was completed successfully earlier this year.

Over the last two months ARCA has been contacting member contractors, providing briefings on ALFA and setting up the contractors’ principal users, as using ALFA for short-term labour from ARCA Labour Supply Members is a requirement of ARCA membership.

Jason Davy, concluded,

“I believe, ARCA has delivered a very powerful App.”

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DKF were delighted to be a part of the ALFA pilot scheme from the very beginning and fully supportive of the aims and objectives of ARCA. I think it is fair to say that ALFA is a big step forward. This initiative from ARCA allows the best operatives to demonstrate how good they genuinely are, as ALFA will quickly and independently confirm to ARCA member contractors that there are many excellent operatives who choose to work via agencies.

Dominic Fagan, DKF Recruitment.

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We were really pleased to be asked to be a part of the pilot. The ALFA App will improve the standards of the industry and we were excited to help implement something that will make us all see a positive change. We pride ourselves on the level of service we provide our clients and this App will enable us to enhance this even further.

Laura Perry, PB Recruitment.

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The introduction of the ALFA App is one which, we at Tradeslink, welcome to the industry with open arms and believe this is long overdue. As one of the members involved in the ALFA pilot, we support this wholeheartedly. ALFA very much aligns with our own compliance and quality standards. We believe that using this App will ensure the quality of personnel, we place with ARCA Member LARCs, exceeds expectation and improve the industry as a whole.

Seán Doyle, Tradeslink.

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How does ALFA work?

After receiving a request for short-term labour for a specific job, an ARCA Labour Agency uses ALFA to set up the job (who for, where and when), and then finds and selects suitable operatives to send to the contractor. They can search for operatives by various criteria, including location, specific training (e.g. confined space) and CSCS Card.

Then when an operative is working for an ARCA Member Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor, the contractor’s site supervisor will receive an email from ALFA requesting a performance rating for the operative. Ratings, which cover nine categories from RPE to time keeping, are requested on the last day of an assignment or every two weeks where applicable. Once rating information is provided, ALFA will automatically update the operative’s overall performance rating.

Ratings, which can be from a number of contractors across a number of assignments, are used to calculate the overall performance rating for an operative, which is displayed by stars. An operative’s overall performance rating, and average rating per category, is then available to an ARCA Member Contractor if/when that operative is selected for their asbestos removal job by an Agency within ALFA.

ALFA registration is open to all ARCA Member Contactors and Labour Supply Members’ Operatives.

The Asbestos Labour Feedback App, ALFA www.alfa.reviews

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health & safety in the news

Consultant fined for providing incompetent health and safety advice

Reference: https://press.hse.gov. uk/2020/06/30/consultant-fined-for-providingincompetent-health-and-safety-advice/ 30th June 2020

HSE releases annual workplace fatality figures for 2019/20

The full release, issued on 1st July 2020 can be found at https://press.hse.gov.uk/2020/07/01/ hse-releases-annual-workplace-fatality-figuresfor-2019-20/

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self-employed consultant was fined for breach of legislation for providing health and safety advice on technical and complex matters while not being qualified to advise his clients.

Luton Crown Court heard how a selfemployed health and safety consultant provided inadequate and flawed advice to small and medium sized enterprises on the management and control of risk in relation to hand arm vibration, work-place noise and the control of substances hazardous to health.

An HSE investigation found that Clive Weal incorrectly identified risk from exposure to hand arm vibration as ‘low’ and advised to use ‘anti vibration gloves’ as an appropriate control measure. He also failed to identify that paints containing isocyanates can cause asthma.

The poor and incompetent advice resulted in a lack of remedial action being implemented to prevent employees being exposed to levels of noise, hand arm vibration and chemical substances that may have a damaging impact on their health.

Clive Weal of Torksey, Lincolnshire, was found to be incompetent at advising his clients in the assessment and control of risks from workplace noise, hand arm vibration and substances hazardous to health. He pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(2) of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and was fined £1,400.

After the hearing, HSE specialist inspector, Parmjit Gahir said: “Employers are more likely to use external consultants to provide assistance in complex situations where a higher level of competence is required.

“How consultants achieve competence is up to them, however they will have to be able to satisfy employers that they have a sufficient level of competence for the job in hand.

“Being a member of a relevant professional body, which sets competence standards for its members and operates continuing professional development schemes is one way of helping; as is presenting evidence of relevant experience such as references from previous clients; or obtaining qualifications.”

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many workers risking their lives to help others during the coronavirus outbreak. Although these statistics are not a reflection on Covid-19 related loss of life, it is a pertinent time to reflect.”

“Work-related deaths fracture families, they shatter communities, and so many of them can be avoided. The work that HSE does is about more than numbers, we are continually working with duty holders to ensure that they assess and appropriately manage risk to their employees. These efforts are a vital part of keeping essential services going, particularly as duty holders adapt to the current circumstances.”

Mesothelioma, which is contracted through past exposure to asbestos and is one of the few work-related diseases where deaths can be counted directly, killed 2446 in Great Britain in 2018. This is slightly lower than the average 2550 over the previous five years. The current figures are largely a consequence of occupational asbestos exposures that occurred before 1980. Annual mesothelioma deaths are expected to fall below current levels for years beyond 2020.

A fuller assessment of work-related ill-health and injuries, drawing on HSE’s full range of data sources, will be provided as part of the annual Health and Safety Statistics release on 4 November 2020.

n the 1st July 2020, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released its annual figures for the number of workrelated fatalities in 2019/20, as well as the number of people known to have died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, in 2018.

The provisional annual data for work-related fatal accidents revealed that 111 workers were fatally injured at work between April 2019 and March 2020 (a rate of 0.34 deaths per 100,000 workers), the lowest year on record.

This represents a fall of 38 deaths from the previous year, though it is likely that this fall was accentuated by the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the economy in the final two months of the year.

In line with previous years’ fatal injury statistics, these figures do not include deaths from occupational disease. Covid-19 infection is therefore not part of these figures and will not feature in fatal injury statistics in subsequent years.

While there has been a long-term reduction in the number of annual fatalities (the number has almost halved in the last 20 years), aside from the current fall, the number has remained broadly level in recent years.

HSE’s chief executive, Sarah Albon, said: “No one should be hurt or killed by the work they do. In these extraordinary times, we have seen

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guidance

SELECTING

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he selection and use of protective clothing i.e. coveralls, footwear etc. when working with asbestos, is vital to the health and safety of the worker. Therefore, this article identifies good practices and provides practical guidance on selection, care and maintenance of PPE against risks from working with asbestos.

Due to the risks of asbestos removal work, employers and employees must ensure that they comply with both requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) and the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.

Supply of Protective Clothing PPE must be supplied by the employer, free of charge, when an employee is expected to be exposed to a risk which cannot be controlled by any other means. Where staff work under the control of an asbestos licence holder, they are considered to be employees.

This is covered in CAR 2012 and the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.

These regulations require that: w PPE must be appropriate to the risks and not increase the risk. w PPE must fit the wearer. w When wearing two or more items of protective equipment, these items must be compatible. w When employees are required to wear PPE, they must be trained in its use, care and maintenance. w PPE is required to be ‘CE’ marked as this signifies that the PPE satisfies certain basic safety requirements and, in most cases, will have been type tested and certified by an independent body. w All PPE used at work must be certified with the letters CE followed by the Category of Approval.

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PPE FOR WORK WITH

ASBESTOS

Selection of coveralls for work with asbestos ‘Managing and working with asbestos Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Approved Code of Practice and guidance’ L143 requires that the selection criteria for coveralls for work with asbestos should include the following: w They should fit the wearer w They should be comfortable w They should be one piece including the hood w They should allow for the effects of physical strain w The cuffs, wrists and hood should be elasticated w They should have no pockets w They should be easy to decontaminate w They should resist penetration by fibres Coveralls for use when working with asbestos meet most of these criteria; however, the subjects of durability and fibre penetration of coveralls continue to be an issue for contractors.

Most contractors who work with asbestos use disposable coveralls, both inside the enclosure, and when in transit. Disposable coveralls are not durable but may meet fibre penetration standards.

Non-disposable coveralls are more durable but do not meet fibre penetration standards, they also require specialist handling, decontamination and laundering. It should be noted that all clothing worn within an asbestos contaminated area must be laundered at a specialist laundry or disposed of as asbestos waste.

Durability The durability of a coverall depends upon three factors: w Size – coveralls often split because they are too small w Fabric strength – disposable coverall fabrics are not robust w Seam strength – seams which are single sewn will pull apart easier. Under stress it will be possible to see daylight through the seam. Seams should be over sewn to provide additional strength.

Fibre Penetration While coveralls reduce the amount of contamination to asbestos removal operatives, they do not totally prevent fibre penetration. Therefore, operatives undertake full decontamination at the end of each shift.

PPE is required to meet common standards of quality and performance. Therefore, must comply, and be CE marked, to indicate conformity with health, safety and environmental protection standards.

The following CE standards currently apply: w Category 1: ‘Simple Products’ – which are not suitable for protection against any hazard w Category 2: ‘Intermediate Products’ – which fall into neither category 1 or 3 w Category 3: ‘Complex Products’ – which are worn in order to provide protection against any hazard which may be life threatening

guidance

Therefore, when working with asbestos, coveralls must meet Category 3 standard.

There are several ‘types’ of coverall, within CE Category 3. w Type 2 EN 943:1995 – non-gas tight suits which retain a positive internal pressure to prevent the ingress of dusts, liquids or vapours w Type 5 EN ISO 13982 -1 – protective clothing for use against solid particulate chemicals w Type 6 EN 13034 – reduced spray suits, suitable for protection against hazardous sprays and splashes as find droplet, non-directional sprays When using overalls complying with both Types 5 and 6 consideration must be given to determine that they are ‘breathable’ and that the Type 6 property has not compromised their ‘breathability’. Many brands of ‘Type 6’ coverall achieve their splash resistance by increasing the “plastic content” of the fabric, reducing their ventilation ability.

Coveralls for work with asbestos both inside enclosures and when transiting should exhibit properties consistent with Class 3, Type 5, in order to minimise body contamination leading to a more effective decontamination on leaving the enclosure.

ARCA recommended guidance is that transit overalls should be used on a single use.

Selection of underclothes and footwear Disposable underclothes should be worn to allow for the effects of chilling in low temperatures. All disposable underclothes should be disposed of as contaminated waste in a manner similar to the coveralls.

What type of footwear should be worn in a particular situation? This is determined by the employer who should carry out a risk assessment to determine the type of footwear to be used in a given situation.

When removing asbestos inside enclosures, steel toe capped wellington boots are the preferred footwear, as they can easily be decontaminated. Lace up boots, with the laces taped up, are not recommended.

When transiting between the airlock of the asbestos enclosure and the hygiene unit, footwear should be easy to decontaminate.

Rubber slip-ons are recommended, however, the specific environment must be assessed, considering issues such as work at height or slip hazards, for example.

can occur. Therefore, towels used in the shower area are to be classified as contaminated and laundered or disposed of accordingly. Towels used solely in the clean end of the Hygiene Unit are classified as non-contaminated; however, the operatives should not take them home for laundering as this must be carried out by the asbestos licensed contractor.

ARCA has published a Guidance Note on ‘The Selection of Personal Protective Equipment for Work with Asbestos’ which includes further information and current standards for protective clothing. This Guidance Note is available to download in the support section at www.arca.org.uk.

Decontamination and laundering towels HSE have carried out an extensive investigation into the laundering of asbestos contaminated towels and have made the following statement; The shower compartment of the Hygiene Unit is seen as the last stage where contamination

References l Work with materials containing asbestos Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance, L143 l Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended) L25 Guidance on Regulations l The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

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services

Licence renewal application support on-going A

fter over 10 years of supporting members prepare for their licence renewal, a lockdown due to COVID-19 did not stop ARCA continuing to support members.

Applications for asbestos licence renewal still had to be prepared and/or electronically submitted to the HSE during lockdown, and ARCA was there to assist members by holding remote meetings, either by using Teams or Zoom.

ARCA plans to continue this remote approach where it is deemed an effective means of assistance. Some face-to-face meetings have taken place, as this approach was considered the most appropriate and COVID-19 safe working arrangements were in place.

Planning a licence renewal application is crucial, and so is asking for support early in that process. By asking for assistance early enough there is time to implement any suggestions, gather further evidence, as well as gaining a better understanding of the application process and how to submit evidence.

Two members recently supported in their application preparation had this to say:

“Solent Environmental are pleased to

announce that we received a new 3-year HSE Asbestos Removal Licence this May. This is a great achievement by the team and is a result of all the hard work and effort put in by everyone at Solent over the previous two years.

Our thanks also go to ARCA and in particular Geoff Silver who provided an insight into the new online application process which was invaluable.

Ian White, Commercial Manager, Solvent Environmental Services Ltd

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We found Geoff’s support in the asbestos licence renewal process to be very beneficial. It allowed us to seek feedback on the response that we’d prepared to date and gave us an insight into what the HSE are looking for.

Also, Geoff provided sound advice on the timescales required for the renewal process. This support has helped to make the application process less daunting.

Chris Dobson, Health, Safety & Quality Manager, Thompsons of Prudhoe.

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Full Contracting Members - your Association is here to support you.

Information on this service is available on the ARCA website in the ‘support’ section, or call us on 01283 566467

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insurance news

The rebrand of Miles Smith to

Our relationship with ARCA will now be in the name of Specialist Risk Group, the parent company of Miles Smith and Specialist Risk Insurance Solutions.

Specialist Risk Insurance Solutions was formed by merging specialist retail insurance brokers Miles Smith Insurance Solutions, Square Mile Broking and TUE Special Risks.

Specialist Risk

and how this benefits ARCA members

For many years we have been well known in the asbestos industry as Miles Smith, and we have been the appointed insurance broker to ARCA members for over 30 years. In July, we made some changes to our Group structure to further enhance our product and service offering.

This expert team will be on-hand to support ARCA members with all their insurance and risk management requirements and your key point of contact, John Madden, will remain the same.

Furthermore, we will continue to provide ARCA members with access to the Miles Smith asbestos scheme which offers robust cover and exclusive benefits, ensuring your business is suitably protected.

Our rapid business growth at Specialist Risk Group has given us the opportunity to combine the history in the brands merged to create Specialist Risk Insurance Solutions with our future strategy, enabling us to provide further value to clients working within specialist sectors.

We are governed by our mantra “Difficult.

Done Well.” and specialise in placing difficult risks that not all brokers have the capability of placing. Although we have changed our name, you can be assured that you are still working with the same specialist team, who have many years of experience in arranging bespoke insurance programmes for the asbestos industry.

When you work with Specialist Risk, our expert team will undertake a thorough assessment of the unique risks you face as an asbestos contractor. We understand the unique risks faced in this industry and the complexities of arranging insurance for asbestos businesses.

However, we do recognise that each business is different and therefore, we ensure that our approach is entirely flexible and accommodating to your business’s individual requirements.

We are extremely excited for our future and look forward to continuing to serve ARCA members with our expert insurance knowledge and advice.

For more information about our asbestos insurance offering please contact John Madden on jmadden@specialistrisk.com or 020 7977 4800.

Alternatively, you can visit our website www.srinsurancesolutions.co.uk.

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Beyond Compliance In order to obtain a licence to work with asbestos, an asbestos removal contractor must be able to demonstrate to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that they have excellent health and safety management systems, and that the required knowledge is put into practice on site.

Once a licence has been obtained, the management of the Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor (LARC) will need to monitor all of their activities to ensure compliance with all relevant legislative requirements and associated guidance. Such compliance is seen within the asbestos industry as a minimum compliance level.

As asbestos removal is part of a permissioning regime, the normal forms of regulation (on their own) are considered insufficient, and the extra demands imposed by the regime are considered justified by the benefits it brings.

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So, the effective management of a LARC, and therefore licence continuity, depends on moving beyond minimum compliance. For example, licence holders: w must identify the hazards, assess the risks, review the extent to which health and safety is part of the process, develop effective control measures (for those hazards which cannot be eliminated) and record these in their health and safety documentation, which should be reviewed and kept up to date w must ensure that control measures recorded in the health and safety documentation cover design and hardware, systems and procedures, and human organisational factors as a collective whole; and should include the licence holder’s safety criteria and performance standards, as well as plans for improvement w must properly resource their processes for producing and maintaining health and safety documentation w must implement the control measures, review them regularly and keep them up to date with a view to continuously improving them to reduce risks w must make and test arrangements for managing emergencies and mitigating their consequences.

In addition to effective leadership from top management, ARCA and the HSE would expect LARC’s to demonstrate competence at all levels of the organisation, both office based and on site. They would also expect LARC’s to make full and proper use of all information gathered from site activities, and use their findings to feed their assessments and planning of future jobs.

Minimum compliance would require certain records to be kept, e.g. daily inspections of: w enclosures (including airlocks and baglocks) w hygiene facilities w vacuum cleaners w air extraction equipment w wet injection equipment (when in use) w respiratory protective equipment.

This would include the reporting of defects and remedial actions taken.

What it looks like when done effectively Going beyond minimum compliance would ascertain the accuracy of the records kept, as well as patterns, trends, identification of root causes, and implications for the future.

Other information gathered and kept from site activities may include air monitoring, which becomes far more meaningful if planned with forethought and purpose. A LARC may consider having leak tests or personal monitoring conducted during asbestos removal works as compliance (i.e. data has been gathered). However, the data is of little use if it can’t provide much useful information. Leak tests may therefore be planned for the first part of the first shift of actual asbestos removal, in specific locations such as adjacent to air extraction equipment (especially if extracted air cannot be vented directly to external atmosphere) or next to areas of the enclosure that may have been potentially difficult to seal. Such specifics are the level of detail required at the planning stage if LARC’s intend on moving beyond minimum compliance.

Leaders w Maintain attention on the significant risks and implementation of adequate controls w Demonstrate their commitment by their actions; they are aware of the key health and safety issues w Ensure consultation with the workforce on health and safety w Challenge unsafe behaviour in a timely way Management of Health and Safety w A systematic approach is used to manage health and safety w People understand the risks and control measures associated with their work w Contractors adhere to the same standards w Appropriate documentation is available: current, organised, relevant w People understand their roles and those of others w Performance is measured – to check controls are working and standards are being implemented, and to learn from mistakes after things go wrong

Personal monitoring, per se, may be thought by some as compliance, but to be meaningful and go beyond mere compliance will require taking personal monitoring a step further. One example could be determining the actual airborne fibre concentration surrounding the operative when removing the first four ceiling tiles, which may disturb debris above or introduce a sudden influx of air from the unsealed, potentially contaminated void above. How does this concentration differ from the operative placing the ceiling tiles into the waste bags?

Beyond Compliance w If a formal system (such as ISO 45001, ISO 9001) is used, has it been externally certified – is the certification accredited? w Health and safety is integrated into business processes w Benchmarking is used to compare performance with others w Supply chains are influenced to improve health and safety w A ‘wellness’ programme is in place

Site audits, well designed, can also be a vital source of meaningful information. The current ARCA Site Audit has been designed with this in mind, and future reviews will continue to investigate further ways to enable the LARC to maximise the usefulness of the audit findings.

What it looks like when done badly or not at all

LARC’s should not confuse an abundance of data with meaningful information.

LARC’s should absolutely meet the minimum compliance criteria, but in addition, should always be seeking ways to exploit the information gathered, thinking through ahead of the job what information is required.

A key element of effective health and safety management is leadership. While management may be seen as ‘doing things right’ (i.e. doing things by the book, or the company procedures), leadership is about ‘doing the right things’ (i.e. moving beyond mere compliance and rewriting the book if that is what is required). When leadership and management work effectively together, the end result is ‘doing the right things right’.

HSE publication HSG65, Managing for Health and Safety, provides examples of what effective and ineffective leadership and management look like to check you are doing what you need to do, and also gives some examples of going beyond compliance.

These are reproduced in the tables shown.

For more information on the competency qualifications that ARCA offer, visit ‘qualifications’ at www.arca.org.uk For more information on site audits and other services that ARCA offer, visit ‘support’ at www.arca.org.uk

Leaders w Set no health and safety priorities w Don’t understand the need to maintain oversight w Don’t meet their own organisation’s standards/ procedures, e.g. wearing correct PPE on site/shop floor w Lack of engagement with health and safety by workers w Health and safety is seen as an add-on, irrelevance or nuisance w Poor incident history (accidents, near misses, plant damage or other indicators, e.g. poor maintenance, poor housekeeping) Management of Health and Safety w Incomplete or missing paperwork. Does not link to actual risks in workplace w Confusion over roles, inaction as no one takes responsibility for health and safety, distrust of management motives w Widespread, routine violations of procedures. No oversight of contractors w Information is not passed on, not understood, or not implemented w Managers are unaware of employee concerns or do not respond appropriately w Lessons are never learned

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tax relief news

TAX RELIEFS for contaminated land and R&D How ARCA Members and their clients can benefit

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ost ARCA members routinely work at bringing brownfield sites back into use.

But what isn’t always obvious is that much of this work attracts tax reliefs that make it much more profitable to do so.

The issue of tax relief has come to the fore lately as companies around the UK focus even harder on defending cash flow and revenues in the face of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Derelict brownfield sites litter the country but many sit idle far longer than they should because of the costs associated with removing different types of contamination, ranging from asbestos to Japanese Knotweed.

However, there is a government incentive scheme that can help, making the prospect of cleaning up contaminated sites — which are often much cheaper — far more profitable.

The tax relief in question is Land Remediation Relief.

ARCA members stand to benefit greatly from better use of this tax break, but they can also play a major role in helping clients understand what is available to them too.

Remediation of Contaminated Land (RoCL) — the answer to removing asbestos and more When viewing a derelict brownfield site, contamination problems are not likely to be immediately obvious to the untrained eye.

They can lie deep in the ground or among the overgrown grass. There are significant costs associated with even beginning to consider regenerating a piece of land like this, with detailed surveys needed to first examine a range of common problems.

The good news is that you can claim tax relief on all the costs associated with bringing a piece of derelict brownfield land up to scratch, including the initial surveys. The relief also applies to the subsequent remediation work and removal of contaminants.

Land Remediation Relief — also known as Contaminated Land Tax Relief — allows companies to claim relief of 100% of the cost of this work against their corporation tax bill. An additional 50% can be claimed for qualifying costs associated with cleaning up land acquired from a third party that is in a contaminated state and causing, or has the potential to cause, harm to people and animals, or water pollution.

Qualifying activities under this additional relief include: w the removal or treatment of Japanese Knotweed w removal of asbestos w treatment of gasses and chemicals within the land w removal of underground contaminated tanks w and removal of concrete foundations, pillars and bases.

If you or a client have carried out work that you think may qualify, you may still be able to benefit. Claims for Land Remediation Relief can be backdated two years, so firms that have been badly affected by the pandemic can return to work done in 2018 and 2019 with a view to boosting their bottom line.

But Land Remediation Relief is not the only tax incentive that ARCA members are likely to be able to exploit.

Many members will be creating new methods for decontaminating buildings and land, and this work could well qualify as Research & Development.

R&D Tax Credits The Government’s R&D tax credit scheme means any company investing time and money in new products, processes or services that seek to resolve a scientific or technological uncertainty can claim either a reduction in their limited company’s corporation tax bill or a cash lump sum.

The relief is designed to incentivise innovation in all industries and for companies of all sizes. R&D does not need to have been successful to qualify, and claims can be backdated up to two years from the end of the tax year in which the work took place.

Examples of past claims in this sector include: w inventing a new method of securing asbestos panels as they were removed from an aircraft hangar where dust and debris was a major consideration w developing a new software platform to coordinate activity and information for a firm in the commercial property sector specialising in fire, water and asbestos (FWA) risk assessments and training w creating a software platform that automatically produces client-friendly reports following asbestos risk assessments and removal.

Cost of claiming Unlike site surveys, it is possible to find out how much your benefit could be from these reliefs without spending any money.

Most consultant companies, including Catax, will assist clients on a contingentfee basis so there’s no risk that a company will incur costs if they are not entitled to tax relief.

Both R&D tax relief and Land Remediation Relief can make a huge difference to a company’s financial strength. With so much uncertainty hanging over the economy, it’s crucial that firms take advantage of the money they are owed before the time left to claim runs out.

If you would like more information about Land Remediation Relief or R&D tax credits, email tax relief specialist Karen McFadden at karen.mcfadden@catax.com.

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chas

CHAS Accreditation New process and pricing via Association R

ecent changes to the CHAS assessment process, in line with the SSIP (Safety Schemes In Partnership) requirement for providing more extensive evidence of compliance, have resulted in the development of a new submission process.

The Association worked closely with CHAS to facilitate an online submission process through an ARCA and ATaC CHAS portal, to allow ARCA licensed asbestos removal members and ATaC members, to achieve or renew a CHAS (H&S) accreditation.

This new application process was implemented from 1st July 2020, along with a new pricing structure for Association members.

Members can complete the online application process, which includes a declaration, and upload documentation as evidence to support the application, through

the new portal. Following this, an ARCA/ATaC assessor will be able to access and audit the documentation, prior to CHAS confirming accreditation.

When applying for CHAS (H&S), organisations need to confirm total number of employees, as the cost of accreditation is banded. For example, companies with 16 - 30 employees (office and site staff) would pay £465 if applying directly to CHAS. However, ARCA/ATaC members can obtain a 25%

discount (available across all bandings) when applying via the Association.

Further information is available in the support sections at www.arca.org.uk and www.atac.org.uk Also, the Association has produced a Member User Guide, which provides a step by step guide through the application process and guidance on supporting evidence. This user guide is available in the ARCA/ATaC Members’ Portal.

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employee benefits & wellbeing Supporting an ageing population The employee benefit market is already responding to the challenges of the ageing population. Many common insurances already include additional wellbeing services that are equipped for tackling these trends, often at no additional cost. The biggest issue we see today is that many companies are simply not benefiting from them because they are not aware of their existence.

Employee benefits:

is your firm keeping pace?

Poor mental health

The growth of mental health and wellbeing within the construction industry has been well publicised over recent months. Here we consider some employee-related challenges for firms operating in the construction sector, and explain how your employee benefits strategy needs to evolve to ensure your business is in the best place for the decade ahead.

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owden is an award winning employee benefits consultancy, focused on industry sector-specific employee benefit consulting. More than ever we are seeing the construction industry face a number of unique challenges. We have all seen the impact COVID-19 has had on the industry, for weeks work wasn’t allowed to go forward, having devastating implications for many companies and their employees. Along with those complications there are still trends such as new regulation, ageing workforces and digital disruption that are demanding businesses to consider how they are shaping their benefits strategies for now and the future.

As 2020 has shown us, it is important to consider the current climate and the risks this could present before renewing your existing employee benefit plan. The next decade will demand change and we expect to see some considerable challenges.

Digital and technical transformation The sector is experiencing rapid advancements in technology and digital transformation, stakeholders need to be aware of this to ensure they stay ahead of the game.

E.g. Modern technology and processes such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), The Internet of Things (IoT) and large scale data analytics are driving cost efficiencies, improving project management and supporting profitability.

Evolving your employee reward strategy Most employee benefits packages provide industry-standard benefits such as a Pension,

Life Assurance, Income Protection, and Private Medical Insurance. The profile you are looking to attract and retain will likely value alternative packages and these tend to come at a lower cost!

Our dedicated wellbeing and data analytics team use a wealth of national and socioeconomic data, as well as quantitative and qualitative research to gain valuable insights into the demands and needs of varying employee demographics. Here are some of our findings for employees in the sector:

Go digital There are many digital alternatives to traditional health benefits. App-based GP services and digital health screens are low cost and extremely attractive to this demographic, they have proven to be essential during the COVID-19 pandemic when visiting our GP has been advised against. Cash Plans have been modernised in a way that makes them far easier to use, more engaging and valuable. Many mental health and wellbeing apps have been gamified and are engaging the younger, techminded demographic.

Ageing workforce The Professional body for Human Resources and People Development (CIPD) released their 2018 reward management survey*, which focused on the provision of employee benefits within the UK. Nearly 570 HR professionals from a variety of sectors and employment sizes responded on behalf of their employers. As part of this, professionals were asked if they expected the ageing population to have an impact on their people management policies and processes in the next five years - 52% of respondents predicted that it would.

It is well-known that mental health problems are prevalent among employees in this sector.

One area that can play a significant role in improving employee wellbeing is through a defined employee reward and benefits strategy.

This is an important factor to consider when aiming to attract a younger generation.

Generation Z, value a rewarding and meaningful culture when choosing their workplace. They have taken a holistic view of health and are concerned by physical fitness, healthy eating and mental well-being and are therefore enticed by health related benefits such as wellbeing programs.

Where do you start?

Make it personal What are the benefits, wellbeing and engagement demands of this audience? Having a good understanding of the employee benefits market and how providers and new benefit innovators are addressing your challenges will help you to attract the right people.

Working with an employee benefits consultant and broker who have a good understanding of the considerations and strategies that are unique to your business will allow you to create a detailed picture of your current strategy.

Looking ahead The right solution may demand investment but it will be more cost efficient in the long-term. Apart from benefiting from a cost reduction you will also be better positioned in attracting the best talent, retaining a valued experience, and culminating engaged, happy employees that will drive your business forward to a healthy future.

Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Cheryl Brennan, Director of Corporate Consulting Contact via 03333634683 or eb.enquiries@hyperiongrp.com Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing is part of the Hyperion Insurance Group. Registered in England and Wales under company number 2248238, with its registered office at One Creechurch Place, London EC3A 5AF. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority *https://www.cipd.co.uk/Images/rewardmanagement-report-2018_tcm18-51630.pdf

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happy 40th birthday

For 40 years ARCA has supported its members, providing guidance and advice, as well as taking up numerous initiatives to help move the industry forward, promoting professionalism and high standards.

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SUPPORTING ASBESTOS REMOVAL CONTRACTORS

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or 40 years ARCA has supported its members, providing guidance and advice, as well as taking up numerous initiatives to help move the industry forward, promoting professionalism and high standards.

Back in the late 70’s a number of the more responsible asbestos removal companies were endeavouring to introduce standards. Then in 1979 a small number of these companies talked about establishing a trade association for companies carrying out asbestos removal work.

The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) was formed 1st July 1980.

ARCA’s aim then, was to introduce good practice standards to enable clients to have confidence in the way asbestos removal work was carried out. Shortly after being formed the Association formed a technical committee, which began writing guidance to support member contractors.

The reputation of ARCA and its aims soon spread across the industry and in the early 80’s the number of members rose considerably; soon exceeding 50 companies with many more wishing to join.

During the 80s the industry continued to develop; with the licensing of asbestos contractors introduced by HSE in 1983, requirement for annual training, and the introduction in 1987 of the Control of Asbestos at Work

ARCA was formed to promote a professional industry and support its members. Something that ARCA has, and continues to work tirelessly towards.

Members have access to a range of services, which have been developed to provide expert support for the management of safe operations. Also, ARCA has supported members in many other ways, such as taking the initiative to develop qualifications and develop a unique member internal audit app.

Developing Training and Qualifications – A Career Path Today ARCA’s team of trainers deliver all the training courses asbestos removal operatives, supervisors and managers need to fulfil their roles and regulatory obligations, at 7 centres across the country.

Also, ARCA has been key to the development of qualifications for the asbestos removal industry, with the most recent development being a Level 3 NVQ Diploma for Supervisors.

Through ARCA, each of the key asbestos removal job roles; operative, supervisor and manager, have a clear career path of training and competency recognition.

High standards on site The Association launched the Site Audit Accreditation Scheme (SAAS) in 2000, under which ARCA would audit members’ performance on-site.

The SAAS is still central to Membership of ARCA and the Association has continued to enhance the scheme over the years to continue to support high standards across membership and provide a strong level of reassurance to all parties, including end-clients.

Today the scheme requires member contractors to have three satisfactory unannounced (meaning contractors have no prior notice of when or where an audit will take place) site audits in every membership year. Participation in the SAAS is a mandatory part of membership for licensed asbestos removal contractors.

Quality of Labour With virtually half of all licensed asbestos removal contractors in the UK as members and the majority telling ARCA that their biggest issue was the quality of agency labour. ARCA took up the challenge and in September 2020, saw ARCA Members have the capability of ALFA, the Asbestos Labour Feedback App. The first of its kind in the industry, ALFA enables ARCA member contractors to rate the performance and behaviour of operatives supplied by ARCA labour supply members. So once an operative is assigned to a specific job in ALFA the contractor can view an overall performance rating (which can be from numerous assignments for numerous contractors) for the operative - providing reassurance of competency and attitude.

Regulations, together with its own approved code of practice. The industry was acknowledging the hazards associated with asbestos removal and the precautions that had to be taken.

ARCA is the leading association for asbestos removal contractors, with the mission to give the best possible service and support to assist ARCA members and customers in providing safe, effective and ethical management of asbestos, thereby safeguarding the public.

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member news

Don’t miss your Member E-Newsletters A

RCA members can keep up to date with news through our member E-Newsletter.

Every month you can receive association news, industry updates, guidance and more …directly into your inbox.

Don’t miss out on receiving this valuable communication tool. If you are a member and do not receive our E-Newsletter but would like to, please contact us via info@arca.org.uk

Don’t miss the October E-Newsletter!

J&L Charity Event J

ust before Coronavirus hit the UK, J&L Recruitment arranged and hosted a Charity Pool Competition in aid of The Mavis Nye Foundation. The whole day was focused on raising as much money as possible to donate to The Mavis Nye Foundation to help with Mesothelioma treatments and research into this life limiting illness.

The day included numerous competitive ‘knock out’ pool games and a raffle with lots of prizes to be won. The competition started with over 30 contestants until two players remained. It was an exciting final match with Mavis cheering them both on.

The day was incredibly successful, raising an amazing £4,262.22 James Johnson, Director commented, “The day was not stop! The first match was at 8:30 and the last was at 4:30, with our office neighbour George collecting the trophy in the last match! Thank you to everyone who took part and to our sponsors.”

“Mavis did say that it was the largest amount anyone has raised for her. I have to say that she is one of the most positive and pleasant ladies I have ever had the pleasure of meet and I hope we can support her again.”

Supporting those on the front line during COVID-19

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t the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis Clifford Devlin wondered how they could show support for the teams on the front line.

They found the Contractors Appeal, a great initiative which had been set up primarily by two demolition contractors, and donated around 2,000 pieces of PPE. Near the Clifford Devlin head office is ‘Doorsteps’, a well-known food bar, particularly used by the emergency services; the police, ambulance/NHS workers and fire service. So, in mid-March the company agreed to pay for a breakfast or lunch for the first responders who visited the food bar, in uniform or with appropriate ID.

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Unfortunately, within days of this offer Doorsteps’ service was limited and then they shut down completely as the country went into lockdown.

However, when lockdown ended in June, the company reinstated their offer to show gratitude to NHS workers and first responders.

“We all agreed we wanted to recognise the unbelievable dedication and service from those on the front line in some way.

We received a huge thanks from the first responders using Doorsteps, which was humbling given what we felt was a very small effort,” commented Tim Clifford, MD of Clifford Devlin.

member news

Children create COVID-19 safety posters

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hen the COVID-19 crisis hit the UK, businesses were closed, and children were off school - safety was a priority.

With this in mind, Clifford Devlin staff asked their children if they would like to create COVID-19 safety posters using templates provided. The aim was to produce some ideas into posters for use on-site.

“We had a great response. Children from ages 3 to 12 years old, designed some amazing posters from ‘keep 2m apart’ to ‘don’t touch your face’. In fact,

a 2-month-old girl sent in a wonderful ‘wash your hands’ poster, using a print of her tiny hands,” commented Tim Clifford, MD of Clifford Devlin. “I hope these children keep creating master pieces with the art sets they received as a thank you.”

A number of the images were converted into signs and can now be seen on Clifford Devlin sites.

Thank you, children, for a wonderful effort.

Sorry we cannot show all the creations, here are a few.

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managing asbestos

Clients have the legal responsibility to appoint competent asbestos removal contractors

Appoint - Plan - Remove It is vital that property owners and managers – commercial properties, NHS, schools, housing groups - take the risks from asbestos seriously and deal with asbestos in a controlled and safe manner. Still today it is the greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK, with currently approx. 5,000 asbestos related cancer deaths per year.

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wners and managers of properties constructed prior to the year 2000 need to manage the risks from asbestos, as they are responsible for ensuring that employees and non-employees are not exposed to health and safety risks as a result of the presence of asbestos.

If asbestos containing materials (ACMs) are found within a building and the condition of the ACMs means it needs to be removed, or the building is being renovated/demolished so therefore the ACMs need to be removed prior to work starting, there are legal responsibilities on the clients to manage the project and appoint a competent contractor.

Client duty to manage a project Clients have explicit responsibilities on managing construction projects under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). As they are at the head of the procurement chain, the law requires that clients make suitable arrangements for managing a project, and maintain and review these arrangements throughout the project, to ensure health and safety risks are managed appropriately.

Clients do not need to be ‘experts’ in either construction work or asbestos work, and do not need to directly manage or supervise the work themselves. However, they are responsible for ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to manage and organise projects during both the ‘pre-construction’ and ‘construction’ phases of the project. This means appointing suitably competent people and providing them with sufficient information, time and resources to do the job properly.

If asbestos removal is required, the client needs to appoint a competent asbestos removal contractor.

Therefore, they need to make reasonable enquiries to satisfy themselves that contractors are appropriately resourced and competent for the work.

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“unannounced site audits provide reassurance’”

managing asbestos prior knowledge of when, or where, an ARCA auditor will be assessing their performance. Therefore, being unannounced, ARCA site audits are an even stronger system of reassurance for all parties, including clients.

From January 2020 ARCA and members commited to increasing the SAAS requirement from 2 to 3 unannounced site audits each membership year.

Asbestos removal work Once a contractor is appointed, the client will then need to provide the contractor with sufficient information, time and resources to do the job properly. For example, an asbestos removal contractor will need appropriate preconstruction information in order to prepare a suitable Plan of Work, and contractors need time (and access) to assess the premises properly and discuss key site information with the client. Clients’ decisions, actions and inaction have an enormous impact on how work can be delivered.

The contractor will need to submit notification of work to the HSE two weeks prior to work commencing. That is, the work must be planned before it starts.

How can clients reassure themselves of competency?

Firstly, does the type of asbestos containing material require a contractor to have a licence from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to remove this material under controlled conditions? A list of licence holders is available on the HSE website.

Secondly, is the contractor independently audited, that is, undertakes on-site verification inspections to ensure compliance to requirements. How can a client check this?

One way to check is to see whether the contractor is a member of a trade association, as some clients expect a trade association to maintain industry standards and provide a safe guard.

Asbestos removal carries a high level of health and safety risks, so clients should look behind a trade association logo to see what reassurance that membership actually provides.

To provide reassurance for all parties of compliance with relevant legislation, ARCA introduced the Site Audit Accreditation Scheme (SAAS) in 2000, to support members’ performance and therefore maintain standards.

ARCA member contractors are required to have a satisfactory site audit to join [and an office audit], and then two satisfactory site audits every year to maintain membership of the Association.

ARCA took a further step towards supporting consistent high standards and a higher level of reassurance, by enhancing its audit scheme in January 2017.

Members still need to complete two satisfactory site audits every year to maintain membership, however, these audits are now unannounced. This has been made possible by the HSE providing ARCA with some details [name of licensee, site location, dates of work and nature of work] off the licensed contractors ‘notification of asbestos work’ form.

Using this information ARCA can arrange site audits, so that ARCA members (excluding Ireland) have no

A Plan of Work It is the duty of the licensed asbestos removal contractor to produce a suitable Plan of Work (PoW) and comply with Regulation 7 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012).

A PoW should be a practical and useful document describing the site, location of asbestos, access and waste routes, etc. so providing a safe working method for site staff to follow.

Also a PoW should be complete but manageable in length; for example the use of diagrams, photographs and flowcharts can all help make PoWs less wordy; and should be easy to read and straightforward to follow.

This is supported by HSE, as their position is that generic information about frequently used company procedures (such as standard ways of bagging waste, standard enclosure construction materials etc) will not need to be in the site-specific plan. Keeping generic information out of the site-specific plan means the standard procedures on which it is based need to be available on-site in a readily accessible and readable format, be that electronic or hard copy.

The asbestos removal contractors’ manager should create the PoW with the client, so both parties are aware of any site constraints, other trades on-site, etc.

Finally, a PoW is there to primarily support site staff, but should also be available for the analyst, manager, auditor, HSE inspector and client.

Good coordination and cooperation between all parties is a must for a project to be successful.

Guidance for clients has been produced by ARCA and is available in the ‘clients’ section at www.arca.org.uk

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Interview with

Site Supervisor Ken Penwarden about NVQ Assessment

What’s different about this NVQ Assessment to other things you’ve done?

two of you - Satish was assessing Glen! As the day went on, I was more relaxed, so more time to think and give better answers.

When you first turned up, I had butterflies!

I told myself that you were not here to catch me out, just to make sure I knew what the job is all about. I wasn’t expecting a practical assessment. I do visual inspections all the time to keep an eye on the guys, but it was good to go into an enclosure and remove asbestos alongside my colleagues.

How does it feel now that you have almost finished your NVQ?

How did you find being assessed on site?

When I was being assessed I thought I may make a mistake, as nerve racking at first. But this is something I’ve done for years.

Did you find the second assessment day on site easier than the first?

Yes. It didn’t help that the first day was horribly wet and windy, and it was a smaller site which had a number of activities going on.

The second time was a lot easier. Even with

Ken Penwarden, Site Supervisor for Merryhill Envirotec Limited

I’ve never done one before, through all the years I’ve been in asbestos industry. I was only saying this morning how the company [Merryhill Envirotec] try and put us on as many courses as possible.

I am pleased that I’ve nearly finished and hopefully will achieve it.

If you could give one piece of advice to others what would it be?

Don’t feel like you’re on trial because you’re not. The assessors are there to give advice and assess what you do know. Just be yourself and don’t panic. If you do make a mistake, take note of it to learn in the future.

Is there anything that ARCA could have done better?

Absolutely not, you were both perfect. You were very friendly helpful chaps, would have you here any day of the week.

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ARCA can solve your NVQ problem ARCA will identify the best NVQ assessment route for each individual CITB funding could cover most or all NVQ costs ARCA can help complete an application for CITB funding*

Let ARCA take the strain, and guide candidates through the assessment process ARCA will manage sites and assessments so operatives and supervisors can gain NVQs in a timely manner Now need a CSCS card - just need to pass a CITB HS&E touch screen test ARCA will streamline CSCS card applications

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training news

Training with ARCA

Centre-based and Remote-based Courses As a leading provider of asbestos training courses, your Association is supporting you, its members, with a range of options to fit your business and your staff needs.

Remote Training Courses

Centre-based Training Courses

Over the last few months, many ARCA members have continued working on projects supporting key worker organisations including the NHS. So, refresher training for operatives and supervisors was required as certificates needed to be kept up to date.

By early May, ARCA had put together remote training to support those who needed refresher training and began delivering these courses, some of which were free to members.

The remote courses cover all the theory elements of centrebased training, and numbers are limited so that a high level of interaction is possible.

Now ARCA offers 13 remote training courses for asbestos removal operatives, supervisors and managers, to complement the centre-based classroom/practical training.

“

I don’t think you could improve on a course that was on Zoom it was a fantastic course 10/10.

Course: Remote Supervisor Refresher

“

”

Trainer was very good and informative, great Zoom experience.

”

Course: Remote Operative Refresher

“

I didn’t feel that he could improve on anything really as he got the information across really well

”

On 22nd June, ARCA reopened its centres and resumed practical asbestos training.

All ARCA training at its training centres is being delivered strictly in accordance with guidance on safe working during COVID-19. This includes; reducing the number of candidates per course to ensure 2m social distancing can easily be achieved, in the training rooms desks are spaced out and candidates’ areas marked on the floor; for practical training individual areas have also been marked out, and there are hygiene stations.

The images above show the set up at the Burton training centre.

Since reopening practical training centres 100% of those candidates who gave feedback said they were satisfied with the COVID-19 safe working procedures in place.

“

Don’t think that you should improve - the course was just perfect, the teacher as well.

Course: New Operative

”

“Excellent presentation, with good attention to evidence.”

Course: Risk Assessments & Plans of Work

“

Great update on licence renewal and personal monitoring, also the control of neg pressure.

”

Course: Licensed Contract Manager Update

Course: Remote Remote Licensed Contract Manager

Don’t forget that all ARCA training courses, centre-based and remote, are delivered by one of our team of qualified trainers who have extensive industry knowledge and experience. Course dates for the next three months are available on pages 41 and 42, with full details on the range of centre-based and remote training courses at www.arca.org.uk

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training news

ARCA delivers practical training at seven venues

Glasgow

A

RCA began offering members practical asbestos training at venues across the country from July 2020, with the addition of two new training venues in Southampton and Leeds.

“Following feedback from members regarding the location of training venues (especially from the individual member visits), I reviewed possible venues which could accommodate our need for both classroom and asbestos practical training,” commented Satish Patel, Training Manager at ARCA.

Stockton on Tees

Leeds Manchester

“I am very grateful to ABP Associates and Rhodar for agreeing to share their training facilities with us. These facilities offer us both practical areas and classrooms which are set up for delivering training following safe working under COVID-19 guidance.”

Training courses for new asbestos removal operatives, supervisors and contract managers, as well as refresher courses, have currently been scheduled up until the end of the year.

Oxford

Burton upon Trent

Rayleigh

Southampton

Locations and dates for ARCA centre-based and remote training Dublin courses can be found at www.arca.org.uk

ARCA Training Certificate Checker Did you know that you can validate copies of ARCA training certificates using an online Certificate Checker?

Verification is quick and easy using this online tool.

The Certificate Checker is available to ARCA members, nonmembers, and individuals, who would like to check the authenticity of an asbestos removal operative, supervisor or manager’s ARCA training certificate.

Certain information on a certificate is required, including the individual’s unique ARCA ID number. When all the information has been inputted, the tool will check the information against the ARCA database, and if validated the original certificate information can be viewed on screen.

The ARCA Training Certificate Checker is available in the training section at www.arca.org.uk

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Training & Qualifications

2020

Remote Training Courses Remote Industry Refresher for Asbestos Removal Operatives

1 DAY COURSE

Remote New Asbestos Removal Supervisor

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

OCTOBER

7, 14, 17, 21, 26

4, 11, 18, 21, 25

2, 9, 16, 19, 23

12

Members fee £95.00 (excl vat)

Non Members fee £120.00 (excl vat)

Remote Industry Refresher for Asbestos Removal Supervisors

1 DAY COURSE

Members fee £285.00 (excl vat)

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

OCTOBER

5, 12, 19, 21

3, 10, 17, 19, 22

5

Non Members fee £120.00 (excl vat)

Remote Licensed Contract Manager Update

1 DAY COURSE

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

OCTOBER

6, 20

11, 21

12

Remote Risk Assessments & Plans of Work OCTOBER

1 DAY COURSE NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

2

7

Members fee £95.00 (excl vat)

Non Members fee £120.00 (excl vat)

Remote Asbestos Awareness

OCTOBER

HALF DAY COURSE

NOVEMBER C A L L

F O R

1 DAY COURSE NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Members fee £95.00 (excl vat)

Non Members fee £105.00 (excl vat)

Remote Air Management Workshop OCTOBER

Non Members fee £250.00 (excl vat)

HALF DAY COURSE DECEMBER Non Members fee £65.00 (excl vat)

Remote Asbestos H&S Management for Senior Managers & Directors OCTOBER

1 DAY COURSE

NOVEMBER C A L L

F O R

Non Members fee £120.00 (excl vat)

Remote Personal Air Monitoring Workshop OCTOBER

DECEMBER

A V A I L A B I L I T Y

Members fee £95.00 (excl vat)

HALF DAY COURSE

NOVEMBER F O R

DECEMBER

A V A I L A B I L I T Y

Members fee £50.00 (excl vat)

Non Members fee £65.00 (excl vat)

Remote RPE Daily Checks

HALF DAY COURSE

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER C A L L

30

DECEMBER

NOVEMBER

C A L L

Non Members fee £120.00 (excl vat)

Remote Asbestos Removal for Administrators

NOVEMBER

Members fee £50.00 (excl vat)

A V A I L A B I L I T Y

Members fee £95.00 (excl vat)

OCTOBER

DECEMBER

2 DAY COURSE

Remote Use, Inspection & Routine Maintenance of RPE

9, 23

Non Members fee £120.00 (excl vat)

Non Members fee £385.00 (excl vat)

Members fee £190.00 (excl vat)

OCTOBER Members fee £95.00 (excl vat)

DECEMBER

Remote Licensed Contract Manager

1, 8, 15,17, 22 Members fee £95.00 (excl vat)

3 DAY COURSE

NOVEMBER

F O R

Members fee £50.00 (excl vat)

DECEMBER

A V A I L A B I L I T Y Non Members fee £65.00 (excl vat)

HALF DAY COURSE

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

27 Members fee £50.00 (excl vat)

Non Members fee £65.00 (excl vat)

Dates shown in Red denote a Saturday

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Centre-based Training Courses New Asbestos Removal Operative

OCTOBER

3 DAY COURSE NOVEMBER

Burton upon Trent - ARCA 26

Rayleigh - ARCA

Industry Refresher Training for Asbestos Removal Operatives

DECEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

9

Burton upon Trent - ARCA

3, 7, 21

4, 7, 16

2, 5, 16, 23

7

Rayleigh - ARCA

3, 14, 28

7, 11, 25

5, 9

Glasgow - Specialist Assess’ & Training Centre 16 13

Stockton on Tees - Northern Safety

18

Manchester - AEC Ltd 14

18

Leeds - Rhodar

Stockton on Tees - Northern Safety Leeds - Rhodar

Southampton - ABP

Southampton - ABP

Members fee £425.00 (excl vat)

Non Members fee £475.00 (excl vat)

New Asbestos Removal Supervisor

OCTOBER

3 DAY COURSE NOVEMBER

8

2

3

16

17

17

1, 7, 15

12, 25

4

2

5, 19

Members fee £155.00 (excl vat)

Non Members fee £175.00 (excl vat)

Industry Refresher Training for Asbestos Removal Supervisors

DECEMBER

1 DAY COURSE

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Burton upon Trent - ARCA

1, 15

5, 19

3, 17

2

Rayleigh - ARCA

8, 22

12

10, 23

Glasgow - Specialist Assess’ & Training Centre

4

9

Manchester - AEC Ltd

9

Manchester - AEC Ltd

27

4

Stockton on Tees - Northern Safety

23

Stockton on Tees - Northern Safety

16

Burton upon Trent - ARCA Rayleigh - ARCA Glasgow - Specialist Assess’ & Training Centre

7

Leeds - Rhodar 7

Southampton - ABP Members fee £425.00 (excl vat)

Non Members fee £475.00 (excl vat)

2 DAY COURSE

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Glasgow - Specialist Assess’ & Training Centre

Rayleigh - ARCA

Manchester - AEC Ltd

19

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

2, 30

27

11

16

13

4

5

22

Southampton - ABP Members fee £295.00 (excl vat)

Leeds - Rhodar Members fee £155.00 (excl vat)

HSE Licensed Scaffolders

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

30 (half day)

Rayleigh - ARCA Members fee £125.00 (excl vat)

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Southampton - ABP Non Members fee £365.00 (excl vat)

OCTOBER

6

Manchester - AEC Ltd 21

1 DAY COURSE

OCTOBER

Glasgow - Specialist Assess’ & Training Centre

Leeds - Rhodar

Burton upon Trent - ARCA

Non Members fee £230.00 (excl vat)

Licensed Contracts Manager Update Burton upon Trent - ARCA

21

Rayleigh - ARCA

6, 20

Members fee £195.00 (excl vat)

DECEMBER

23

Burton upon Trent - ARCA

DECEMBER

13

Leeds - Rhodar Southampton - ABP

Licensed Contract Manager

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3

Glasgow - Specialist Assess’ & Training Centre

Manchester - AEC Ltd

1 DAY COURSE

11 (full day) Dates shown in Red denote a Saturday

Non Members fee £175.00 (excl vat)

training & qualifications

Absestos Removal Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Removal of Hazardous Waste (Construction) - Lic. Asbestos On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT)

Fees (excl VAT)

This qualification is achieved by assessment.

Assessments are available weekly/monthly so please call for latest availability.

Notes on Fees: Assessment fees are ex VAT. There is no VAT on the registration fee.

Assessment fees are based on assessing two candidates on-site on the same day. Assessing one candidate on-site will incur additional costs.

Employers that are registered with the CITB for Levy purposes can claim grants from the CITB and may be eligible for up to £600.00 per candidate.

Member

Non Member

Assessment £799.00 Registration £78.00

Assessment £849.00 Registration £78.00

Member

Non Member

Assessment £715.00 Registration £78.00

Assessment £765.00 Registration £78.00

Experienced Candidate Assessment Route (ECAR) This qualification is achieved by assessment.

Assessments are available weekly/monthly so please call for latest availability.

Notes on Fees: Assessment fees are ex VAT. There is no VAT on the registration fee.

Assessment fees are based on assessing two candidates at an ARCA Centre on the same day. Assessing one candidate on-site will incur additional costs.

Employers that are registered with the CITB for Levy purposes can claim grants from the CITB and may be eligible for up to £600.00 per candidate.

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supervising Licensed Asbestos Removal (Construction)

Fees (excl VAT)

This qualification is achieved by assessment.

Assessments are available weekly/monthly so please call for latest availability.

Notes on Fees: Assessment fees are ex VAT. There is no VAT on the registration fee.

Assessment fee is based on three assessment days (on-site) for one candidate.

Employers that are registered with the CITB for Levy purposes can claim grants from the CITB and may be eligible for up to £600.00 per candidate.

RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Asbestos Removal for Contract Managers OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

2 DAY COURSE Non-Consecutive

Member

Non Member

Assessment £1,590.00 Registration £78.00

Assessment £1,740.00 Registration £78.00

RSPH Level 4 Certificate conversion to Diploma for Contract Managers

DECEMBER

OCTOBER

1 DAY COURSE

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Burton upon Trent - ARCA

7 & 14

Burton upon Trent - ARCA

7 & 14

Rayleigh - ARCA

7 & 14

Rayleigh - ARCA

7 & 14

Glasgow - Specialist Assess’ & Training Centre

7 & 14

Glasgow - Specialist Assess’ & Training Centre

Members fee £590.00 (excl vat)

Non Members fee £790.00 (excl vat)

Certification fee £78.00

Members fee £295.00 (excl vat)

7 & 14 Non Members fee £345.00 (excl vat)

Certification fee £78.00

Absestos Testing & Laboratory Qualifications RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying

3 DAY COURSE OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Burton upon Trent - ARCA 19

Rayleigh - ARCA Members fee £520.00 (excl vat)

30

Rayleigh - ARCA Exam fee £78.00

3 DAY COURSE OCTOBER

Rayleigh - ARCA

OCTOBER Burton upon Trent - ARCA

RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Bulk Analysis

Members fee £675.00 (excl vat)

DECEMBER

9 Non Members fee £570.00 (excl vat)

Burton upon Trent - ARCA

RSPH Level 3 Award for Asbestos Air Monitoring & Clearance Procedures 4 DAY COURSE

NOVEMBER

Members fee £745.00 (excl vat)

DECEMBER

14 Non Members fee £795.00 (excl vat)

OCTOBER Unit 1

C A L L F O R AVA I L A B I L IT Y

Unit 2

Exam fee £300.00

DECEMBER

16 Exam fee £140.00

RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Asbestos Laboratory & Project Management

C A L L F O R AVA I L A B I L IT Y

Non Members fee £695.00 (excl vat)

NOVEMBER

Members fee £1200.00 (excl vat)

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

C A L L F O R AVA I L A B I L IT Y C A L L F O R AVA I L A B I L IT Y Non Members fee £1350.00 (excl vat)

Exam fee £78.00

Remote RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Management for Dutyholders 4 DAY COURSE OCTOBER 5 & 6 12 & 13 Members fee £720.00 (excl vat)

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

C A L L F O R AVA I L A B I L IT Y

Non Members fee £770.00 (excl vat)

Exam fee £78.00

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Members List

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

South East Members AA Woods Asbestos Abatement Woods House, River Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2DP T: 01279 444630 W: www.aawoods.com

New ARCA Full Member: Ashbee Solutions Ltd Newbridge Farm, Fox Street, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7PN T: 01206 233360 W: www.solutions.ashbee.org

Abastra Environmental Ltd Unit 42 Hornsby Square, Southfields Business Park, Basildon, Essex SS15 6SD T: 01268 411355 W: www.abastra.co.uk

New ARCA Associate Members: AM Recruitment Ltd The Grange Business Centre, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, County Durham TS23 1LG T: 01642 551883 W: www.amrecruitmentltd.com ASBpro Limited 342 Elizabeth Court, Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 7BG T: 02036 179938 W: www.asbpro.co.uk Catax 3 Scott Drive, Hale, Altrincham, Greater Manchester WA15 8AB T: 07399 433706 W: www.catax.com

TBS Labour Ltd St Mary’s Court, The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7 0UT T: 01908 032731 W: www.tbslabour.co.uk

Environmental & Site Safety Solutions Ltd 44 Uplands Road, Benfleet, Essex SS7 5AY T: 01268 755464 W: www.esss.co.uk

The following companies are no longer members of the Association: Amianto Ltd - Full Member (ceased trading) Euro Environmental Ltd - ATaC Member Green Contract Services Ltd - Full Member ION Environmental Solutions - Full Member (no longer hold licence) Merk Scaffolding - Associate Member MSS Environmental - Full Member Resource and Environmental Consultants Ltd - ATaC Member (merged with another member) Sure Environmental Ltd - Full Member (ceased trading)

The following companies have changed their name: Shield On Site Services now becomes HSL Inspection and Testing Ltd

Allan Dyson Asbestos Services Limited Cagex House, Leyden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2BP T: 01438 360656 W: www.allandyson-asbestos.co.uk Alltask Ltd Alltask House, Commissioner’s Road, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent ME2 4EJ T: 01634 298000 W: www.alltask.co.uk

Isolate & Supply UK Ltd 16 Swinborne Road, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon, Essex SS13 1EH T: 07373 512269

New ATaC Members:

Active Environmental Management Unit 3, Thames Industrial Estate, High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 3HL T: 01582 667000 W: www.activeenviro.com

Allweather Roofing & Construction Ltd The Estates Office, Little Champions Farm Maplehurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6RN T: 01273 388088 W: www.theallweathergroup.co.uk Amiante STR Limited Unit 5 Falcon Court Parklands Business Park, Forest Road, Denmead, Hampshire PO7 6BZ T: 02392 230700 W: www.amiantestr.co.uk Amstech Asbestos Removals Limited Unit F, Rich Industrial Estate, Avis Way, Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 0DU T: 01273 510011 W: www.amstech.co.uk Arco Environmental Ltd Unit 8 Ashton Gate, Ashton Road, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex RM3 8UF T: 01708 347063 W: www.arcoenvironmental.com ARCS Environmental Limited Alton, Harrow Road, North Benfleet, Wickford, Essex SS12 9JW T: 01268 725477 W: www.arcsenvironmental.co.uk ARG Europe Ltd Unit 2, New Ford Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN8 7PG T: 02088 048008 W: www.arggroup.org Arton Monoseal Ltd 22 Hampton Grove, Epsom, Surrey KT17 1LA T: 02088 730344 W: www.artonmonoseal.co.uk Asbestech Limited Unit 3, The IO Centre, Hearle Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9EW T: 08456 800055 W: www.asbestech.com Asbestos First Ltd Hall Wood Business Park, North Dane Way, Chatham, Kent ME5 8YE T: 01634 864550 W: www.asbestosfirst.co.uk Asgen Limited Buildings 7B & 7C, The Mousery, Beeches Road, Wickford, Essex SS11 8TJ T: 01702 230457 W: www.asgen.co.uk

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arca member list Ashbee Solutions Ltd Newbridge Farm, Fox Street, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7PN T: 01206 233360 W: www.solutions.ashbee.org

Environmental Asbestos Solutions Ltd Unit 8 Taber Place, Crittall Road, Witham, Essex CM8 3YP T: 01376 517779 W: www.envasbsol.com

Aspect Contracts Ltd Aspect House, Honywood Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3DS T: 01268 534477 W: www.aspectcontracts.co.uk

Erith Contractors Limited Erith House, Queen Street, Erith, Kent DA8 1RP T: 03709 508800 W: www.erith.com

Best Environmental Solutions Unit 8, Josselin Court, Wallaston Industrial Estate, Burnt Mills, Basildon, Essex SS13 1QF T: 01268 727005 W: www.bestenvironmental.co.uk

European Asbestos Services Ltd Infinet House, 111 Windmill Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex TW16 7EF T: 01932 773088 W: www.european-asbestos.co.uk

Blue A Ltd 1 Handford Court, Garston Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 9EJ T: 01923 517010 W: www.bluea.co.uk

Furn Contracts Ltd Unit 5, Wickham Business Park, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EQ T: 01268 820011 W: www.furncontracts.uk

Brown & Mason Group Anson House, Schooner Court, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent DA2 6QQ T: 01322 277731 W: www.brownandmason.co.uk

H Smith (Engineers) Limited 1st Floor Offices, The Manor Gatehouse, Priory Road South, Dartford, Kent DA1 2BJ T: 01689 833581 W: www.hsmith.co.uk

Cablesheer (Asbestos) Ltd Cablesheer House, Murray Road, Orpington, Kent BR5 3QY T: 03300 249040 W: www.cablesheergroup.co.uk

Horizon Environmental Ltd Ovenden House, Wilcox Close, Aylesham Industrial Estate, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent CT3 3EP T: 01304 849235 W: www.horizon-uk.com

Calder Insulations Limited Hilltop, High Road, Fobbing, Stanford le Hope, Essex SS17 9HN T: 01268 584731 W: www.calderinsulations.co.uk Capstan Group Services Limited Unit 20 Capstan Centre, Thurrock Park Way, Tilbury, Essex RM18 7HH T: 01375 842769 W: www.capstanservices.co.uk Carringtons Building & Civil Engineering Ltd Unit 1 Astra, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2BN T: 01992 892303 W: www.carringtonsbce.com Clifford Devlin Ltd Clifford House, Towcester Road, Bow, London E3 3ND T: 02075 388721 W: www.clifford-devlin.co.uk Close Brothers Rail Limited Dovedale House, Hurricane Way, Wickford, Essex SS11 8YB T: 01268 578520 W: www.close-brothers.net DDS Environmental Ltd Charles Anthony House, Manston Road, Margate, Kent CT9 4JW T: 01843 821555 W: www.dds-environmental.co.uk Decontaminate (UK) Ltd Unit 24 Schooner Court, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent DA2 6QQ T: 01322 271200 W: www.decontaminateuk.com eBrit Services Ltd Unit 2, Kings Close, Charfleets Industrial Estate, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0QZ T: 01268 685886 W: www.ebritservices.co.uk Econ Construction Ltd Econ House, Old Maidstone Road, Ruxley, Sidcup, Kent DA14 5AZ T: 02083 002916 W: www.econconstruction.co.uk ECT Environmental Ltd Unit 6, Fanton Hall Farm, Off Arterial Road, Wickford, Essex SS12 9JF T: 08448 000834 W: www.ect.uk.com Edenbeck Ltd, Unit 7, Alma Road Industrial Estate, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 3HB T: 08450 738602 W: www.edenbeck.co.uk

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Inner City Environmental Unit 5, Schooner Park, Schooner Court, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent DA2 6NW T: 01322 273517 W: www.innercityenvironmental.co.uk J. England Environmental Services Ltd Rose Cottage, Brentwood Road, Dunton, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3SH T: 02083 283300 W: www.englandasbestos.co.uk J Mould (Reading) Hydecrete Pit, Pingewood Road North, Burghfield Bridge, Reading, Berkshire RG30 3XN T: 01189 575555 W: www.jmouldreading.co.uk Jackson Environmental Ltd Keysoe Road, Thurleigh, Bedfordshire MK44 2EA T: 01234 771311 W: www.jacksonenvironmental.co.uk Jeto Limited Southern Way, Rye Common, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire RG29 1HU T: 01256 703929 W: www.jeto.co.uk John F Hunt Ltd Europa Park, London Road, Grays, Essex RM20 4DB T: 01375 366700 W: www.johnfhunt.co.uk Keltbray Environmental Solutions Burnt Mills Road, Basildon, Essex SS13 1DT T: 02076 431000 W: www.keltbray.com Kershaw Contracting Services Ltd Units 2 & 3, Lewis Industrial Estate, Wheatley Terrace Road, Erith, Kent DA8 2AP T: 01322 336917 W: www.kcsasbestos.co.uk McGee Environmental Services Ltd Josselin Road, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1EL T: 02089 914090 W: www.mcgee.co.uk Pier Contractors Limited Unit 5, Woodside Industrial Estate, Thornwood, Epping, Essex CM16 6LJ T: 01992 576404 W: www.piercontractorslimited.com Reliable Environmental Ltd Unit 33, Saffron Court, Southfields Business Park, Basildon, Essex SS15 6SS T: 01268 411468 W: www.reliableenvironmentalltd.com

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arca member list R&F Insulations Limited Unit 5, Hall Road Industrial Estate, Hall Road, Southminster, Essex CM0 7DA T: 01621 774800 W: www.randf-insulation.co.uk

RH Insulation Services Limited D7 Segensworth Business Centre, Segensworth Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO15 5RQ T: 01329 840360 W: www.rhinsulation.co.uk

SL Environmental Ltd Unit 16, Blue Chalet Industrial Park, London Road, West Kingsdown, Kent TN15 6BQ T: 01474 854465 W: www.slcontracts.com

Rightway Environmental Ltd Unit 1 Trubody Yard 121 London Road, Warmley, Bristol, Avon BS30 5NA T: 01174 031620 W: www.rightwayenviromental.co.uk

Southern Asbestos Services Limited Riverside Business Centre, River Lawn Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1EP T: 01892 723171 W: www.sasbestos.com

Sanctus Limited 1 Olympus Park Business Centre, Quedgeley, Gloucestershire GL2 4DH T: 01453 828222 W: www.sanctusltd.co.uk

Spectra Analysis Services Limited Unit 2, Olympic Business Centre, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EX T: 01268 534380 W: www.spectra-analysis.co.uk

Severn Environmental Services Somerton House, South Point, Clos Marion, Cardiff, Glamorgan CF10 4LQ T: 02920 471040 W: www.severninsulation.co.uk

Squibb Group Limited Squibb House, Stanhope Industrial Park, Stanford Le Hope, Essex SS17 0EH T: 02085 947143 W: www.squibbgroup.com

Shield Services Group Shield House, Caxton Business Park, Crown Way, Warmley, Bristol, Avon BS30 8XJ T: 01179 606366 W: www.shieldservicesgroup.com

SXD Environmental Services 298 Ongar Road, Writtle, Essex CM1 3NZ T: 01245 420299 W: www.SXDEnvironmental.co.uk

Solent Environmental Services (Asbestos) Ltd Unit 4 Hardley Industrial Estate, Hardley, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 3NQ T: 02380 815080 W: www.solentenvironmental.co.uk

T & S Environmental Limited Thames House, St Andrews Road, Tilbury, Essex RM18 7EH T: 01375 398768 W: www.tsenvironmental.co.uk

South West & Wales Members Artico Environmental Ltd Tank Farm Road, Llandarcy, Neath, Port Talbot SA10 6EN T: 01792 961544 W: www.articoenv.com Bond Demolition Limited Unit 3B, Ocean Park, Pant Glas Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, Glamorgan CF83 8DR T: 02920 888788 W: www.bonddemolition.co.uk Economic Insulations (Portsmouth) Ltd 8, Whittle Avenue, Segensworth West, Fareham, Hampshire PO15 5SH T: 01489 582588 W: www.economic-insulation.co.uk Hampshire Environmental Services Ltd Unit 1 Withy Park, Withy Meadows, Dutton Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 6AB T: 02380 011761 W: www.hesgroup.org.uk Hereford Asbestos Services Ltd, Unit 2-3 Pearson Business Park, Coldnose Road, Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 6JL T: 01432 270113 W: www.herefordasbestos.co.uk Kusten Vorland Ltd Unit 7A Freemans Park, Penarth Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan CF11 8EQ T: 02920 230292 W: www.kustenvorland.com Lawson Environmental Limited Station Yard, Station Road, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 8JL T: 01793 782000 W: www.lawsongroup.co.uk Merryhill Envirotec Limited Merryhill House, Budds Lane, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0HA T: 01794 515848 W: www.merryhill.co.uk Phoenix Asbestos Recovery Ltd Units 6/7, Gorseinon Business Park, Gorseinon Road, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 4DQ T: 01792 310460 W: www.phoenixasbestos.co.uk

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S Roberts & Son (Bridgwater) Ltd Castlefields, The Drove, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4AG T: 01278 422521 W: www.srobertsandson.co.uk Swindon Borough Council Waterside Park, Darby Close, Cheney Manor Trading Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2PN T: 01793 464729 W: www.swindon.gov.uk Wring Group Ltd Vale Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, Avon BS3 5RU T: 01179 231320 W: www.wringgroup.co.uk

Midlands Members AIB Solutions Limited Unit 804, Centre 500, Lowfield Drive, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 0UU T: 01782 613773 W: www.aibsolutions.co.uk All Clear Services Ltd Chrysotile House, Unit 5, Heath Road, Darlaston, West Midlands WS10 8LP T: 01215 264839 W: www.allclearenv.com Amicus Environmental Ltd Unit C1 New Yatt Business Centre, New Yatt, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 6TJ T: 01993 869320 W: www.amicus-environmental.co.uk Amity Insulation Services Ltd Windrush House, Lynch Hill, Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire OX29 5BB T: 01865 733733 W: www.amitygroup.co.uk Armac Environmental Ltd Stonebridge House, Kenilworth Road, Meriden, West Midlands CV7 7LJ T: 01675 443788 W: www.armacgroup.co.uk Asbestos Abatement Services Unit 1 North Street, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 8AU T: 01922 644712 W: www.asbestosonline.co.uk

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arca member list Axiom Building Solutions Ltd 280 Woodend Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV11 1YD T: 01902 728289 W www.axiom-asbestos.co.uk

JS Environmental Ltd Bracken End Farm, Lindway Lane, Brackenfield, Derbyshire DE55 6DA T: 01629 534158 W: www.jsenvironmental.com

Bloxwich Environmental Services Ltd Unit C Field Street, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV13 2NX T: 01902 630099 W: www.bloxwichasbestos.co.uk

KAEFER Ltd 63 Portland Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 8BE T: 01623 781200 W: www.kaeferltd.co.uk

Blucon Environmental Limited The Pump House, Poolhead Lane, Earlswood, Solihull, West Midlands B94 5ES T: 01564 635001 W: www.blucon.co.uk

M & D Group Midlands Limited Unit 21 Enfield Industrial Estate, Redditch, Worcester, Worcestershire B97 6BY T: 01527 597783 W: www.mdgroupmidlands.com

Burton Environmental Services Ltd Unit 1, Wetmore Lane, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1RH T: 01283 517374 W: www.bes-online.com

M & G Services Ltd Unit 2 Pintail Close, Victoria Business Park, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire NG4 2SG T: 01159 613222 W: www.mgservicesltd.com

Central Environmental Services Ltd Suite A1 Imex Business Centre, Flaxley Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands B33 9AL T: 01217 834050 W: www.centralasbestos.com Core Environmental Services Ltd Unit 41 Mount Street Business Centre, Mount Street, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands B7 5RD T: 01214 481215 W: www.core-asbestos.co.uk Crystal Environmental Services Unit 4 Stanton Court, Merlin Way, Quarry Hill Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4RA T: 01159 303147 W: www.crystalenvironmental.co.uk D J Hinton & Co Limited Road 2, Hoobrook Industrial Estate, Worcester Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 1HY T: 01299 402455 W: www.djhintons.co.uk DSM Demolition Ltd Arden House, Arden Road, Heartlands, Birmingham, West Midlands B8 1DE T: 01213 222225 W: www.dsmgroup.info Envirocall Ltd Elmdon House, Station Road, Coleshill, West Midlands B46 1HT T: 01675 464881 W: www.envirocall.co.uk Enviro-Safe Ltd 58A Stratford Street North, Birmingham, West Midlands B11 1BP T: 01217 727774 W: www.enviro-safe.co.uk Gloucester Asbestos Ltd Stroud Road, Brookthorpe, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL4 0UQ T: 01452 813883 W: www.glosasdem.co.uk HB Insulations (Notts) Ltd Unit 3, Falcon Court, Manners Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8EF T: 01159 440244 W: www.hbinsulations.com Insulation Contracting Services Ltd 2 Butchers Court, 1692-1694 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands B93 0LY T: 01564 779204 W: www.ics-asbestos.co.uk Interserve Environmental Services Ltd 3rd Floor, Litchurch Plaza, Litchurch Lane, Derbyshire DE24 8AA T: 03332 074167 W: www.interserve.com

Maylarch Environmental Limited Oakwood, Oakfield Industrial Estate, Stanton Harcourt Road, Eynsham, Oxfordshire OX29 4TH T: 01865 883829 W: www.maylarch.co.uk MIC Group Ltd Devirgo House, Valepits Road, Garretts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B33 0TD T: 01217 847226 W: www.mic-group.co.uk Midlands Asbestos Solutions Ltd Unit 8, Crompton Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4BG T: 01159 326521 W: www.midlandsasbestossolutions.co.uk MJW Asbestos Removal & Re-Insulation Services Ltd Unit 4 Barton Road, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire NG10 2FN T: 01159 720145 W: www.mjw-asbestos.co.uk Phoenix (Leicester) Ltd Phoenix House, Unit 16, Marlow Road Industrial Estate, Marlow Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE3 2BQ T: 01162 816850 W: www.phoenix-leicester.co.uk Reactive Integrated Services Ltd Head Office, Shobnall Road, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2BB T: 08000 934370 W: www.reactive-services.com Safeline Environmental Unit 231-232 IKON Trading Estate, Droitwich Road, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY10 4EU T: 01299 251083 W: www.safeline-environmental.co.uk SWS Environmental Services Ltd Unit 9 & 10 Hazel Court, Burma Road, Blidworth, Nottinghamshire NG21 0RY T: 01623 491764 W: www.swsenvironmental.co.uk TES Environmental Services Ltd 60 Devon Street, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands B7 4SL T: 01212 440427 W: www.tesenvironmental-ltd.co.uk Warburton Services Unit 6, Phoenix Court, Finch Close, Lenton Industrial Estate, Nottinghamshire NG7 2PU T: 01158 460122 W: www.warburtonservices.co.uk Wellington Insulation Co Ltd Unit B2 Halesfield 21, Telford, Shropshire TF7 4NX T: 01952 587087 W: www.wellingtoninsulation.co.uk

J Cullen Thermals Ltd The Old Forge, Bromsgrove Road, Belbroughton, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 9UJ T: 01213 275260 W: www.jcullenthermals.com

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North West Members

Alliance Asbestos Services Ltd Unit 1, Downing Park, Station Road, Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire CB25 0NW T: 01223 812987 W: www.alliance-asbestos-services.co.uk

Addison Green Ltd Unit 19, Beckland Business Park, Market Weighton, North Yorkshire YO43 3GA T: 01430 803045 W: www.addisongreen.co.uk

Anglian Demolition & Asbestos Ltd Anglian Business Centre, West Carr Road, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 1AN T: 01953 608050 W: www.angliandemo.co.uk

ADS Environmental Ltd Units 21-23 Dollywagon Way, South Rings, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire PR5 6EW T: 01772 600110 W: www.adsenvironmental.co.uk

DMD Environmental Ltd DMD House, 40 Paddock Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 4TW T: 01603 787499 W: www.dmd-environmental.co.uk

Amianto Services Ltd Atlantic House, Dunnings Bridge Road, Bootle, L30 4TH T: 01515 297111 W: www.thecarrollgroup.co.uk/amianto-services/

ID Asbestos Ltd James Watt Close, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 0NX T: 01493 441404 W: www.idasbestos.com

Asbestos Control & Treatment Ltd Unit 6 Morrow Court, Sky Park Trading Estate, Owen Drive, Liverpool L24 1YL T: 08450 170505 W: www.act.uk.net

Mick George Environmental Ltd 6 Lancaster Way, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6XU T: 01480 220431 W: www.mickgeorge.co.uk Rilmac Insulation Limited Crofton Drive, Allenby Road Industrial Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN3 4NJ T: 0800 612 9002 W: www.rilmac.co.uk

Bilfinger Industrial Services UK Ltd Wilson House, Daten Park, Leacroft Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6UT T: 01615 375555 W: www.uk.bilfinger.com BLS Asbestos Limited Unit 7 Valley Road Industrial Estate, Valley Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 6JY T: 01484 400558 W: www.blsasbestos.co.uk

North East Members A Buckler Haulage Ltd 24 - 28 Marsh Road, Middlesbrough TS1 5LB T: 01642 243399 W: www.abucklerdemolition.co.uk Chirmarn Ltd Newburn Bridge Road, Blaydon, Tyne & Wear NE21 4NT T: 01914 148000 W: www.chirmarn.co.uk EM1 Ltd Mill Hill Farm, Deighton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 2HL T: 01609 881064 W: www.em1ltd.co.uk Grade 3 Limited Bendel House, Temple Street, Hull, East Yorkshire HU5 1AD T: 01482 330525 W: www.grade3ltd.com

Insight Safety Limited 1 - 2 Park Road North Industrial Estate, St Georges Place, Blackhill, Consett, Durham DH8 5UN T: 01207 438313 W: www.insightsafety.co.uk MGL Demolition Ltd Davison House, Rennys Lane, Dragonville Ind Estate, County Durham DH1 2RS T: 01913 839900 W: www.mglgroup.co.uk Thompsons of Prudhoe Ltd Princess Way, Low Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 6PL T: 01661 832422 W: www.thompsonsofprudhoe.com Tolent Solutions Limited Ravensworth House, 5th Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE11 0HF T: 03331 013111 W: www.tolent.co.uk Wood Group Industrial Services Ltd St Omers Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE11 9EZ T: 01914 932600 W: www.woodgroup.com

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Bradley Demolition Ltd Head Office, Kent Street, Preston, Lancashire PR1 1PE T: 01772 280256 W: www.bradley-group.co.uk City Services Group LLP City House, 20 Station Road, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 4PE T: 01246 813030 W: www.cityservicesgroup.co.uk Connell Bros Ltd Orchard House, Orchard Street, Salford, Manchester, Greater Manchester M6 6FL T: 01619 250606 W: www.connellbrothers.co.uk Cordtape Environmental Services Ltd Finchwell Close, Handsworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S13 9DF T: 01142 431239 W: www.cordtape.co.uk

Henderson Environmental Services Ltd Unit 4, Sands Industrial Estate, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 3DJ T: 01914 885195 W: www.hendersonenvironmental.co.uk

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Bardon Environmental Ltd Fox House, 1 Fox Valley Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S36 2AA T: 0114 3497400 W: www.bardon-environmental.co.uk

Countrywide Environmental Services Ltd 18 Sinclair Way, Prescot Business Park, Prescot, Merseyside L34 1QL T: 01514 262110 W: www.countrywide-environmental.co.uk Demolition Services DSL House, Wortley Moor Road, Wortley, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS12 4JE T: 01132 794286 W: www.demolish.co.uk D Hughes Demolition & Excavation Ltd Coteman Heights Farm, Hill Top Lane, Oldham, Lancashire OL3 5RW T: 01616 243460 W: www.dhughesdemolition.co.uk E4 (Environmental) Ltd Unit 13a Provincial Park, Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S35 9ZX T: 01142 454449 W: www.e4ltd.co.uk Emchia Asbestos Solutions Ltd Unit 16B, South Rings Business Park, Craven Drive, Preston, Lancashire PR5 6BZ T: 01617 060246 W: www.emchia.co.uk

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arca member list Global Asbestos Solutions Ltd Far Pasture Farm, Burnley Road East, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 9NH T: 01706 254560 W: www.globalasbestossolutions.co.uk Greenfield Removals Unit 30, East Terrace, Euxton Lane, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 6TE T: 01613 021900 W: www.greenfieldremovals.com Howard Stott Demolition Ltd Castle Clough Farm, Hapton, Burnley, Lancashire BB12 7LN T: 01282 680120 W: www.stottdemolition.com Hutchinson Asbestos Removal Limited Healey Business Park,Unit 4, Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 8EZ T: 01924 900117 W: www.harltd.org Insul-Eight Environmental Ltd Canal Yard, Cavendish Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 7QL T: 01613 303131 W: www.insul-eight.co.uk John Beech Ltd The Foundry, Marcus Street, Birkenhead CH41 1EU T: 01516 457571 W: www.beech-group.co.uk KDC Contractors Ltd Sharston Green Business Park, 1 Robeson Way, Manchester, Lancashire M22 4SW T: 01619 472150 W: www.kdc.co.uk LAR Ltd Unit 5 Crossley Park Industrial Estate, Crossley Road, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 5BF T: 01619 479628 W: www.larltd.com Local Asbestos Services Ltd Unit 25, Salisbury Road, Haydock Industrial Estate, Haydock, Merseyside WA11 9XG T: 03332 004797 W: www.las-asbestos.co.uk McHale Contracts and Plant Environmental LLP Spartan Road, Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD12 0RY T: 01274 601021 W: www.mcp-environmental.com Northern Insulation Contractors (UK) Ltd Caroline House, High Street, Stalybridge, Stockport, Cheshire SK15 1SE T: 01613 031899 W: www.northerninsulation.com Reddish Vale Insulations Ltd Vale House, Franklin Street, Oldham, Lancashire OL1 2DP T: 01616 886444 W: www.reddishvale.co.uk Rhodar Limited Unit C Astra Park, Parkside Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS11 5SZ T: 0800 834669 W: www.rhodar.co.uk Rhodar Industrial Services Ltd, Lexia House, West Yard, Lyncastle Way, Barley Castle Trading Estate, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4ST T: 01925 214121 W: www.rhodar.co.uk UK Environmental & Asbestos Solutions Ltd 3 Orrell Road, Pemberton, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN5 8EY T: 01515 202772 W: www.uk-eas.co.uk

Scottish Members Asbestos Specialists (UK) Ltd 36 Moycroft Road, Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin, Moray IV30 1XE T: 01343 548277 W: www.asbe.co.uk Bilfinger Salamis UK Limited 4, Greenhole Place, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB23 8EU T: 01224 246447 W: www.salamis.bilfinger.com Carymar Construction Services Ltd 79-81 Back Sneddon Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3 2BT T: 01418 428070 W: www.carymar.co.uk Central Demolition Ltd Central House, Chattan Industrial Estate, Bonnyside Road, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire FK4 2AG T: 01324 815700 W: www.centraldemolition.co.uk Chamic Industrial Services Ltd 27 Bankhead Drive, Edinburgh EH11 4DN T: 01314 534147 W: www.chamicgroup.co.uk City Building (Glasgow) LLP 350 Darnick Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G21 4BA T: 01412 872200 W www.citybuildingglasgow.co.uk Damada Asbestos Removals Ltd 5 Wilson Place, Nerston Industrial Estate, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire G74 4QD T: 01355 271999 W: www.damada.co.uk Dem-Master Demolition Ltd Pottishaw Place, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Bathgate, Midlothian EH48 2EN T: 01506 654845 W: www.dem-master.co.uk Enviraz (Scotland) Ltd Curran House, 25 Kelvin Avenue, Hillington Park, Glasgow G52 4LT T: 01418 828440 W: www.enviraz.co.uk Northern Asbestos Services Ltd 14 Perimeter Road, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin, Moray IV30 6AF T: 01343 552650 W: www.northernasbestos.co.uk Quality Asbestos Services Unit 18-19 Balmacassie Commercial Centre, Ellon, Aberdeen AB41 8QR T: 01358 729055 W: www.qasltd.co.uk Reigart Contracts Ltd Reigart House, 16 Hornock Road, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire ML5 2QJ T: 01236 431290 W: www.reigart.com Specialist Building & Asbestos Services Ltd 2 Canyon Road, Netherton Industrial Estate, Wishaw, Lanarkshire ML2 0EG T: 01698 359966 W: www.scottishasbestos.co.uk Stork Technical Services Norfolk House, Pitmedden Road, Dyce, Aberdeenshire AB21 0DP T: 01224 722888 W: www.stork.com Strada Environmental Ltd Unit 64, Boundary Road, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Ayr KA8 9DJ T: 01292 822650 W: www.stradaenvironmental.co.uk William Munro Construction (Highland) Limited 5 River Drive, Alness Industrial Estate, Alness, Ross-shire IV17 0PG T: 01349 882373 W: www.munrohighland.co.uk

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arca/atac member list Ireland Members Asbestaway Ltd Unit 6 West Link Business Park, Doughcloyne Industrial Estate, Cork, Republic of Ireland T: 00353 21 4209335 W: www.asbestaway.ie

John Tinnelly & Sons Ltd 46 Forkhill Road, Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland BT35 8LZ T: 02830 265331 W: www.tinnelly.com

Harrington Asbestos Removal Unit 73, Grange Close, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13, Republic of Ireland.

T: 00353 0872792487 W: www.har.ie

MCE Contract Services Ltd 70 Quarry Road, Milestone Centre, Carrickmore, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland BT79 9AL T: 02880 761900 W: www.mceservices.co.uk

Insulation & Environmental Services Ltd Unit 56, Block 503, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. Republic of Ireland D24 F220 T: 00353 1401 6118 W: www.ieservices.ie

Safeway Environmental 1 The Jaynes, Brandon, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Republic of Ireland V92 XW89 T: 00353 66 7138880 W: www.safewayenvironmental.ie

Longford Environmental Townspark Industrial Estate, Athlone Road, Longford, Republic of Ireland T: 00353 43 332 8820 W: www.longfordenvironmental.ie

Members List South East Members AC & MS Limited Unit 13, International Business Park, Charfleets Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0SG T: 01268 680136 W: www.acandms.co.uk Adams Environmental Ltd Unit 6 Kimpton Link Business Park, 40 Kimpton Road, Sutton, Surrey SM3 9QP T: 02086 416000 W: www.adamsenvironmental.co.uk Airtech Analysis Ltd Unit 6 Blenheim Court, Hurricane Way, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8YT T: 01268 562645 W: www.airtech.org.uk Armstrong York Asbestos Environmental Ltd Stanhope Industrial Park, Wharf Road, Stanford Le Hope SS17 0EH T: 08703 500375 W: www.armstrong-york.com Asbestos Consultants Europe Ltd, Magnet Road, Grays, Essex RM20 4DP T: 01375 366777 W: www.aceconsultants.co.uk Asbestos Solution Providers Ltd 906 Yeovil Road, Slough Trading Estate, Slough, Berkshire SL1 4JG T: 01753 694422 W: www.aspltd.biz Ayerst Environmental Ltd 182a High Street, Beckenham, Bromley, Kent BR3 1EW T: 02086 588050 W: www.ayerstenv.com

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Bauer Analysis 12 Tallon Road, Hutton Industrial Estate, Brentwood, Essex CM13 1TF T: 01277 220633 W: www.bauerc.co.uk Bureau Veritas UK Ltd Langlands House, 130 Sandringham Avenue, Harlow, Essex CM19 5QA T: 03456 001828 W: www.bureauveritas.co.uk Cavendish Laboratories Ltd Millers Barn, The Warren Estate, Lordship Road, Writtle, Essex CM1 3WT T: 01245 422800 W: www.cavendishlaboratories.com Core Surveys Ltd Rotherfield Woodyard, Mill Lane, Fletching Common, Sussex BN8 4JL T: 01273 287390 W: www.coresurveys.co.uk Envirochem Analytical Laboratories Ltd 12 The Gardens, Broadcut, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 8SS T: 01329 287777 W: www.envirochem.co.uk Environmental & Site Safety Solutions Ltd 44 Uplands Road, Benfleet, Essex SS7 5AY T: 01268 755464 W: www.esss.co.uk Environtec Ltd Environtec House, The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford CM3 2EJ T: 01245 381900 W: www.environtec.com ENV Surveys Ltd Formula House, 12 Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 7GA T: 01273 506098 W: www.envsurveys.com

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atac member list Fibre Management Ltd Unit 3, Bulrushes Business Park, Coombe Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4LZ T: 01342 313848 W: www.fibremanagement.co.uk

Ensafe Consultants The Forge, Blisworth Hill Farm, Stoke Road, Blisworth, Northamptonshire NN7 3DB T: 01604 878190 W: www.ensafe.co.uk

Life Environmental Services Ltd 4 Ducketts Wharf, South Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3AR T: 01279 503117 W: www.lifeenvironmental.com

Environmental Essentials Ltd Unit 3 Arlington Court, Silverdale Enterprise Park, Cannel Row, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 6SS T: 03454 569953 W: www.environmentalessentials.co.uk

PA Group (UK) Ltd The Granary, Pinden Farm, Dartford, Kent DA2 8EA T: 08454 740172 W: www,pagroupuk.com

Qualsurv International Ltd 8 Charles Court, Budbrooke Road, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 5LZ T: 01926 499750 W: www.qualsurv.co.uk

Riverside Environmental Ltd Unit 12 Whiffens Farm, Clement Street, Hextable, Kent BR8 7PQ T: 01322 875730 W: www.riverside-es.com RPS Consulting Ltd 20 Western Avenue, Milton Park, Milton, Oxfordshire OX14 4SH T: 02072 803240 W: www.rpsgroup.com Spectra Analysis Services Limited Unit 2 Olympic Business Centre, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EX T: 01268 534380 W: www.spectra-analysis.co.uk WSP UK Ltd WSP House, 70 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1AF T: 02073 145000 W: www.wsp.com

RSK Environment Ltd Abbey Park, Humber Road, Coventry, West Midlands CV3 4AQ T: 02476 505600 W: www.rsk.co.uk SGS DMW Environmental Safety Limited Unit 4 Calibre Industrial Park, Laches Close, Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV10 7DZ T: 01902 791565 W: www.dmwsafety.co.uk SOCOTEC UK Ltd Bretby Business Park, Ashby Road, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire DE15 0YZ T: 01283 554499 W: www.socotec.co.uk Westland Environmental Safety Ltd Unit 2 Lymevale Court (Ground Floor), Parklands, Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST4 6NW T: 01782 624642 W: www.westlandasbestos.co.uk

South West & Wales Members ABP Associates Ltd Unit 8 Chancery Gate Business Centre, Manor House Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 0AE T: 02380 528571 W: www.abp.uk.com ASI Environmental Ltd 6 Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 3AQ T: 02380 427750 W www.asi-asbestos-surveys.co.uk Casa Environmental Services Ltd Unit 9, Londonderry Farm, Keynsham Road, Willsbridge, Bristol, Avon BS30 6EL T: 01179 322323 W: www.casaenvironmental.co.uk Merryhill Asbestos Testing & Consulting Merryhill House, Budds Lane, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0HA T: 01794 515848 W: www.matac.co.uk Santia Asbestos Management Ltd Axys House, Heol Crochendy, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff, Glamorgan CF15 7TW T: 03300 241444 W: www.santia.co.uk

Midlands Members BDA Surveying Ltd Chapel Street, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 5AD T: 01162 719179 W: www.bdasurveying.co.uk Birmingham City Laboratories Phoenix House, Garretts Green, Valepits Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B33 0TD T: 01213 039300 W: www.birmingham.gov.uk/bcl Bradley Environmental Consultants Limited 20 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 3US T: 01215 500224 W: www.bradley-enviro.co.uk

East Anglian Members Thames Laboratories Ltd Hollow Farm, Hilton Road, Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire PE28 9LJ T: 01480 891800 W: www.thameslabs.co.uk

North East Members Asbestos Audit Ltd 5 Waterloo Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4DR T: 01913 545870 W: www.asbestosaudit.co Franks Portlock Consulting Limited Unit 2b, Hylton Park, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR5 3HD T: 01914 193116 W: www.franksportlock.co.uk Lucion Environmental Ltd Unit 7, Halifax Court, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE11 9JT T: 03455 040303 W: www.lucionservices.com SGS MIS Environmental Eden House, Watling Street Industrial Estate, Leadgate, County Durham DH8 6TA T: 01207 500463 W: www.sgs.co.uk

North West Members Acorn Analytical Services Ltd The Old Print Works, Carr Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 5HG T: 01924 443552 W: www.acorn-as.com Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd 23 Wheelforge Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1EH T: 01618 727111 W: www.aec.uk.net

Clearview Environmental Ltd North Street, Wigston, Leicester, Leicestershire LE18 1PS T: 01162 888256 W: www.clearviewenv.com

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atac member list All Clear Solutions Ltd Spen Valley House, Rawfolds Industrial Estate, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 5LT T: 01274 861759 W: www.allclearsolutions.co.uk EDP Health Safety and Environment Consultants Ltd Rainford Hall, Crank Road, Crank, St Helens, Merseyside WA11 7RP T: 01744 766000 W: www.edp-uk.com Element Materials Technology Environmental UK Limited C5-C6 Emery Court, The Embankment Business Park, Heaton Mersey, SK4 3GL Greater Manchester T: 0161 432 3286 W: www.element.com HSL Inspection and Testing Ltd Alton House, Alton Business Park, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5BP T: 01484 545533 W: www.hsltd.com

Scottish Members ACS Physical Risk Control Ltd Unit 14, Claremont Centre, Durham Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde G41 1BS T: 01414 275171 W: www.acsrisk.com

Ireland Members Celtic Asbestos Consultancy Ltd Unit 60 Grange Way, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland D13 F8F5 T: 00353 18323547 W: www.cacl.ie

lnspectas Compliance Ltd Suite 1.11, Woodhead House, Woodhead Road, Birstall, near Leeds, West Yorkshire WF17 9TD T: 08442 640094 W: www.inspectas.co.uk MCP Environmental Services LLP South Bradford Trading Estate, Spartan Road, Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD12 0RY T: 01274 601021 W: www.mcp-environmental.com Micron Analytical Ltd Concord House, Bessemer Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 8XE T: 01724 859984 W: www.micronanalytical.co.uk OHEC (UK) Ltd Oakhill Court, 171 Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, Lancashire M25 9ND T: 01617 733701 W: www.ohec.co.uk PCS Asbestos Consultants First Floor, 2 Moor Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD8 0QS T: 01484 604920 W: www.pcs-asbestos.co.uk Pennington Choices Ltd The Old Barn, Brookfield House, Tarporley Road, Norcott Brook, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4EA T: 08008 830334 W: www.pennington.org.uk Richard L Thomas Associates Ltd 1st Floor, 120 Ashton Road, Denton, Greater Manchester M34 3JE T: 01613 206789 W: www.rtasbestos.com Tersus Consultancy Ltd Unit 6 Carrera Court, Church Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S25 2RG T: 01909 560673 W: www.tersusgroup.co.uk WYG Environment Planning Transport Ltd 3 Sovereign Square, Sovereign Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 4ER T: 01132 787111 W: www.wyg.com/services/asbestos

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Associate Members List Suppliers to Contractors Car/Van Leasing Adept Vehicle Management Independent House, Rowhurst Industrial Estate, Apedale Road, Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 6BH T: 01782 562246 W: www.adeptvehicle.com

Consultancy Catax 3 Scott Drive, Hale, Altrincham, Greater Manchester WA15 8AB T: 07399 433706 W: www.catax.com Dawson Asbestos Consulting Ltd 63A Needingworth Road, St Ives, Peterborough PE27 5JY T: 07790 289241 W: www.dac-asbestos.co.uk Knights Research Ltd Knights Farm, Smithers Hill Lane, Shipley, Sussex RH13 8PP T: 07768 914848 Northern Safety Ltd 109B Allison Avenue, Teesside Industrial Estate, Teeside TS17 9LY T: 01642 754880 W: www.northernsafetyltd.co.uk

Equipment/Consumables ASBpro Limited 342 Elizabeth Court, Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 7BG T: 02036 179938 W: www.asbpro.co.uk Beacon International Elgee Works, Victoria Street, Desborough, Northamptonshire NN14 2LX T: 01536 762939 W: www.beaconinternational.co.uk Blastrac UK Unit 2A Outgang Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S25 3QY T: 01909 569118 W: www.blastrac.co.uk BSRIA Old Bracknell Lane West, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7AH T: 01344 459314 W: www.bsria.com/uk Deconta UK Limited Units 3 & 4 Edtech Business Park, Locomotion Way, Camperdown Ind Est, Killingworth, Tyne and Wear NE12 5UP T: 01912 689809 W: www.deconta.eu Decontamination Respiratory Services Ltd Unit E43, Hastingswood Industrial Park, Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands B24 9QR T: 01213 866804 W: www.drs-limited.co.uk EASE Unit 7 - 8, Hovefields Court, Courtauld Road, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon, Essex SS13 1EB T: 01268 297425 W: www.ease.uk.net ebm-papst UK Ltd Chelmsford Business Park, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 5EZ T: 01245 468555 W: www.ebmpapst.co.uk

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Ecoblast Supplies Ltd Unit 2 & 3, Old Railway Goods Yard, Scar Lane, Milnesbridge, Huddersfield HD3 4PE T: 01543 449259 W: www.ecoblastsupplies.co.uk Empire Tapes PLC Houndhill Park, Bolton Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 7LG T: 01709 718200 W: www.empiretapes.com

Enviro-Vac 14 Devonshire Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 0BF T: 01162 511154 W: www.enviro-vac.co.uk Fiberlock Technologies Inc 150 Dascomb Road, Andover, 01810, USA T: 978-623-9987 W: www.fibrelock.com GRSONE Ltd Woodland Place, Hurricane Way, Wickford, Essex SS11 8YB T: 01268 271001 W: www.grsone.com HSP Site Supplies Ltd Maplebank Poultry Farm, Maplescombe Lane, West Kingsdown, Kent DA4 0JY T: 01322 860579 W: www.hsp-group.co.uk National Flooring Equipment 9250 Xylon Avenue, North Minneapolis, 55445, USA T: 1 763 675 5300 W: www.nationalequipment.com Numatic International Ltd Millfield Industrial Estate, Chard, Taunton, Somerset TA20 2GB T: 0146 068600 W: www.numatic.co.uk Polystar Plastics Peel House, Peel Street, Northam, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 5QT T: 02380 232153 W: www.polystar.co.uk Quill International Industries PLC Castle Lane, Melbourne, Derby, Derbyshire DE73 8JB T: 01332 864664 W: www.quillinternational.com Safety Industries (Oakwood) Limited Tonbridge Road, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex RM3 8TS T: 01708 381499 W: www.safetyindustries.com SMH Products Limited SMH House, Maxwell Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE33 4PU T: 01914 566000 W: www.smhproducts.com Solotec Scientific Ltd Unit 6, Cowhill Trading Estate, Tramway Road, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 9AN T: 01613 396187 W: www.waysafe.co.uk Soteria Group Inc 6968 Professional Parkway E, Sarasota, Florida 34240, USA T: 001 281 653 8717 W: www.capsure-pure.com Sundström The Old Pumphouse, Middlewood Road, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1SH T: 07508 417925 W: www.srsafety.com Thermac (Hire) Ltd Astra Park, Parkside Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS11 5SZ T: 0800 0182 932 W: www.thermac.com

Home Improvements Anglian Windows Limited Head Office, PO Box 65, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 6EJ T: 08082 314368 W: www.anglianhome.co.uk

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Licenced Scaffolders

Grove & Dean Ltd Tollgate House, 96 Market Place, Romford, Essex RM1 3ER T: 01708 436811 W: www.grove-dean-corporate.co.uk

Hadley Access Whitewall Yard, Royal Eagle Close, Rochester, ME2 4NF T: 01634 727700 W: www.hadley-scaffolding.co.uk

Howden UK Group 1 Creechurch Place, London EC3A 5AF T: 02071 331567 W: www.howdengroup.com

High Peak Scaffolding Ltd Unit 6 Waterswallows Industrial Park, Waterswallows Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 7JB T: 01298 767454 W: www.highpeakscaffolding.co.uk

Miles Smith 6th Floor One America Square, 17 Crosswall, London EC3N 2LB T: 02079 774800 W: www.specialistrisk.com

Labour Supply Members (Asbestos Operatives) AM Recruitment Ltd The Grange Business Centre, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, County Durham TS23 1LG T: 01642 551883 W: www.amrecruitmentltd.com Calcot Asbestos Recruitment Ltd 5 Theale Lakes Business Park, Moulden Way, Sulhamstead, Reading, Berkshire RG7 4GB T: 01189 421231 W: www.calcotasbestosrecruitment.co.uk Condor Contracts Training Ltd Belasis Business Centre, Coxwold Way, Billingham, County Durham TS23 4EA T: 01642 688510 W: www.condorcontractstraining.co.uk DKF Recruitment Ltd Paul House, Stockport Road, Timperley, Cheshire WA15 7UQ T: 01618 266433 W: www.dkf.agency

GC Contract Services Ltd The Grange Business Centre, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, Cleveland TS23 1LG T: 01642 989558 W: www.gccontracts.com ITS Asbestos Ltd First Floor, 44 Station Road, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 5LT T: 02920 757636 W: www.itsconstruction.co.uk J&L Recruitment Ltd Suite G3, Connexions, 159 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1QJ T: 01953 661028 W: www.jl-recruitment.co.uk Mech Tech Professionals Ltd Unit B, 3-4 De Clare Court, 5 Sir Alfred Owen Way, Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, CF83 3HU T: 02920 811967 W: www.mechtechpro.com PB Recruitment Consultants Ltd The Watertower, Guildprime Business Centre, Southend Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2PZ T: 01277 889373 W: www.pb-recruitment.co.uk TBS Labour Ltd St Mary’s Court, The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7 0UT T: 01908 032731 W: www.tbslabour.co.uk Tradeslink Asbestos and Construction Recruitment Regent House, Suite 34b, Heaton Lane, Stockport SK4 1BS T: 01663 761901 W: www.tradeslinkasbestos.co.uk

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Multi Task Operatives Ltd North Crescent, Cold Hesledon Industrial Estate, Cold Hesledon, Seaham, Durham SR7 8ST T: 01915 847966 W: www.multitaskscaffolding.com Scaffolding Access Limited 20 Lamson Road, Ferry Lane Industrial Estate, Rainham, Essex RM13 9YY T: 01708 555540 W: www.scaffoldingaccess.co.uk QFS Scaffolding Limited Westminster House, Denton Wharf, Marklane, Gravesend, Kent DA12 2PL T: 01474 334707 W: www.qfscaffolding.com

Overseas Services Envirochem Hellas SA 58 Akti Moutsopoulou Street, GR-18536 T: 0030 210 4280701 W: www.envirochem.gr Environmental Protection Engineering S.A 24 Dervenakion Street, Piraeus, 18545, Greece T: 0030 210 4060000 W: www.epe.gr

Goldmills Recruitment Ltd 15 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AR T: 0203 934 6621 W: www.goldmills.co.uk

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Mechanical Access Company Ltd Fleetway, Penarth Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan CF11 8TY T: 02920 390135 W: www.macscaffolding.com

Intergeo VI. PE. Thermis, Thessaloniki, PO Box 60040, Greece T: 0030 231 0478147 W: www.intergeo.gr Polyeco S.A 16th Km Athens-Korinth Ntl Road, PO Box 24, Aspropyrgos, Greece 19300 T: 0030 210 553 0600 W: www.polyeco.gr SUK 14, Iassonos Street, Palaio Faliro, Athens, 17564, Greece T: 0030 210 9719 180 W: www.suk.gr Wafin for Environmental Work & Asb Rem Hamzah Bin Abdul Muttalib Street, Al Uraija Al Wusta, P.O.Box 154511, Zip.code 11748, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia T: 0096 643 69006 W: www.wafin.sa

Recruitment Agencies (General) Calcot Asbestos Recruitment Ltd 5 Theale Lakes Business Park, Moulden Way, Sulhamstead, Reading, Berkshire RG7 4GB T: 01189 421231 W: www.calcotasbestosrecruitment.co.uk DKF Recruitment Ltd Paul House, Stockport Road, Timperley, Cheshire WA15 7UQ T: 01618 266433 W: www.dkf.agency Future Select Colenso House, Omega 1, Monks Cross Drive, York YO32 9GZ T: 01904 766611 W: www.future-select.co.uk

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arca associate member list GC Contract Services Ltd The Grange Business Centre, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, Cleveland TS23 1LG T: 01642 989558 W: www.gccontracts.com ITS Asbestos Ltd 1st Floor, 44 Station Road, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5LT T: 02920 757636 W: www.itsconstruction.co.uk J&L Recruitment Ltd Suite G3, Connexions, 159 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1QJ T: 01953 661028 W: www.jl-recruitment.co.uk Mech Tech Professionals Ltd Unit B, 3-4 De Clare Court, 5 Sir Alfred Owen Way, Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, CF83 3HU T: 02920 811967 W: www.mechtechpro.com PB Recruitment Consultants Ltd The Watertower, Guildprime Business Centre, Southend Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2PZ T: 01277 889373 W: www.pb-recruitment.co.uk Penguin Recruitment 166b Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands B13 8HS T: 01214 454800 W: www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk

Power/Isolation Services Isolate & Supply UK Ltd 16 Swinborne Road, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon, Essex SS13 1EH T: 07373 512269

Roofing Contractors Absolute Roofing Solutions Ltd Unit 14, Jubilee Industrial Estate, Gorsey Lane, Coleshill, B46 1JU T: 01212 683213 W: www.absoluteroofingsolutions.co.uk Lane Roofing Contractors Ltd Walsall House, 165-167 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands B42 1TX T: 03450 667000 W: www.laneroofing.co.uk Profile Industrial Roofing Services Ltd Unit 50 Britannia Way, Britannia Enterprise Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9UY T: 01543 411855 W: www.profileindustrialroofing.co.uk

Software/Communications Solutions Arkom Creative Technology Aizlewoods Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S3 8GG T: 01142 823444 W: www.arkom.co.uk Assure 360 63 Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5QP T: 03334 442360 W: www.assure360.co.uk Crystal Ball Ltd Washbrook House, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester, Greater Manchester M32 0FP T: 03309 959950 W: www.crystalball.tv Mark One Consultants Unit 5-6, Bartlett Court, Sea King Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2NZ T: 01935 411319 W: www.m1c.co.uk Multibase Systems Limited 17 Cranmore Road, Chislehurst, Bromley, Kent BR7 6EP T: 02082 898459 W: www.multibase.co.uk

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Propeller Studios Ltd Alexander House, 40A Willbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0AP T: 01462 440077 W: www.propeller-studios.co.uk

Root-5 Solutions Limited 11 Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB11 6DE T: 01224 586404 W: www.tracker-service.com

Waste Services Acumen Waste Services Ltd Acumen House, Headlands Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF11 0LA T: 01977 529560 W: www.acumenwaste.co.uk Asbestos Collection Services Yard 1 & 2, Runwood Road, Charfleets Industrial Estate, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 0PL T: 01268 681177 W: www.acswaste.co.uk Asbestos Waste Solutions Waldens Depot, Waldens Road, Orpington, Kent BR5 4EU T: 01708 866060 W: www.asbestoswastesolutions.co.uk B&W Waste Management Services Ltd Building 18 Twinwoods Business Park, Thurleigh Road, Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire MK44 1FD T: 01234 215777 W: www.bw-specialists.co.uk Cohart Asbestos Disposal Ltd 17 Archers Field, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon, Essex SS13 1DH T: 01268 293406 W: www.cohartuk.com

Dunton Environmental Sorterion House, Northgate, Aldridge, West Midlands WS9 8TH T: 01213 564360 W: www.duntonenvironmental.com Environmental Contracts Limited Environmental House, Central Trading Estate, Shaw Road, Dudley DY2 8QX T: 01384 213332 W: www.eclskips.co.uk Foxhall Environmental Services Ltd Foxhall Farm, Owler Lane, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 9BW T: 01924 476235 W: www.foxhall-ltd.co.uk GJ Bowmer Waste Disposal Fairview, Magpie Lane, Little Warley, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3DT T: 01277 225428 W: www.bowmerwaste.co.uk Pinden Ltd Pinden Quarry, Green Street, Green Road, Dartford DA2 8EB T: 01474 707149 W: www.pinden.co.uk Rilta Environmental Ltd Block 402, Grants Drive, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Dublin D24 AP04 T: 00353 140 18000 W: www.rilta.ie Watling Waste Services Unit 1B & 2B Gatehouse Trading Estate, Lichfield Road, Brownhills, Walsall WS8 6JZ T: 01543 378317 W: www.watlingwaste.co.uk Ward Recycling Griffton Road, Quarry Hill Industrial Estate, Derby, Derbyshire DE7 4RF T: 03453 370000 W: www.ward.com Windsor Waste Management Ltd Unit 29 Childerditch Industrial Estate, Childerditch Hall Drive, Brentwood, Essex CM13 3HD T: 01708 559966 W: www.winwaste.com

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