Riverside Blog: asbestos project management

Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Proposals on Revised Control of Asbestos Regulations

The HSE have released a consultation document on proposed changes to the Control of Asbestos Regulations. (Consultation Document CD237).

The consultation sets out proposals "...to implement the changes required to comply with the European Commission's reasoned opinion on the UK Government's transposition of Directive 83/477/EEC as amended by 2003/18/EC on the protection of workers from the risks of exposure to asbestos at work. The reasoned opinion confirms the European Commission's view that the UK has not fully implemented Article 3(3) of the Directive which provides for the exemption of some types of lower risk work with asbestos from three requirements of the Directive: notification of work; medical examinations; and record keeping..."

Put simply the changes mean in future fewer types of lower risk asbestos work will be exempt from three requirements:

Notification of work
Medical examinations
Record keeping

The HSE are seeking views on: the proposals; the guidance to be produced to explain how the changes will work in practice; and the impact on business.

The following methods have been provided for consultation response:

Online HSE questionnaire

Word response form

The full document can be viewed here: Consultation Document CD237

Riverside Environmental Services Ltd provide high quality exposure assessment and monitoring services nationwide. Including; Asbestos, Legionella, COSHH, Air Testing, Occupational Health, Noise and Vibration. See our full list of services for details.

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Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Riverside on First Asbestos Project Management Course from ATAC

ATAC have just launched a new qualification in conjunction with the Royal Society for Public Health for asbestos project managers.

Riverside had two candidates amongst the first seven to complete the course as we recognise the importance of achieving the highest quality when project managing for our clients.

Adrian Dracup (Riverside Analyst) commented:

"I have been working as an analyst for 7 years and found the course very useful in adding to my knowledge of asbestos as well as learning to think as a project manager on site in addition to providing analytical cover"

The RSPH Certificate in Asbestos Project Management is available to analysts with at least two years’ experience and teaches them the key skills necessary to Project Manage asbestos removal and remediation projects on behalf of clients.

Including theory and practical knowledge and skills, the course covers various aspects of Project Management including contractor selection, client liaison and the management and inspection of asbestos works.

Riverside Environmental Services Ltd provide high quality exposure assessment and monitoring services nationwide. Including; Asbestos, Legionella, COSHH, Air Testing, Occupational Health, Noise and Vibration. See our full list of services for details.