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Editorial contributed by HSE Asbestos Unithttp://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/hiddenkiller/ind

MORE EXPOSURE FOR THE HIDDEN KILLER!

REMEMBER: YOU’RE MORE AT RISK THAN YOU THINK – PROTECT YOURSELF!

This month HSE is taking further action to promote the messages of asbestos aware-ness by distributing nearly half a million refreshed campaign booklets to the trades-men identi�ed as being most at risk from asbestos exposure. In the last two weeks alone, 90,000 booklets have gone out by Direct Mail to electricians, joiners, plumbers and construction workers, and key stakeholders like IATP are joining the campaign by highlighting the key facts of asbestos awareness at promotional events and by distributing the campaign booklets.

HSE has refreshed the campaign material to make it new and appealing, and the new booklet format has increased focus on the importance of training and protection for those that work with asbestos. There are also an excellent range of photos that show common hiding places for asbestos, and a checklist of simple things to remember

before starting work. Feedback on the booklets has been excellent and demand is high, so if any members would like to order some, write with numbers and address details to [email protected] immediately!

HSE would also like to hear about any activities you have undertaken to support the Hidden Killer campaign and promote the messages of asbestos awareness, so please let them know what you’ve been up to – including feedback on the website and the campaign materials!

Protecting these at-risk workers is vital, and with approximately 20 tradesmen dying every week from an asbestos-related disease making sure that training and advice is accurate and readily available is key. The Hidden Killer has been a hugely successful

campaign, and the support of stakeholders has been instrumental in keeping the messages in the public eye, so keep up the good work!

This time last year a group of like-minded asbestos training providers, having looked at the bodies available to represent them to industry and found them wanting, launched the Independent Asbestos Training Provid-ers. And what a di�erence a year makes.

From the outset, it was important to all concerned that IATP should revitalise the market by being open, transparent and democratic, as well as cost e�ective and proactive in the promotion of the TPs it listed. To that end, it was agreed that there would be no committees and no chairmen; instead every TP would have an equal voice and the option to vote on the issues as they arose through an interactive members’ forum.

The IATP approach obviously struck a chord because membership has increased 500% in the space of the year, with more listing enquiries now than ever before.

It hasn’t always been an easy year; some widespread, ingrained misconceptions in the industry were successfully addressed and IATP is now recognised as a Partner Organisation of the HSE’s Hidden Killer campaign and our details can be found on their literature as well as the HSE Infoline and website. Through these media, IATP is helping the HSE to make a di�erence.

Another vital ingredient of the IATP approach is how the TPs are presented to the clients. To this end the IATP website includes an innovative and unique table that �lters TPs by the courses they provide and the regions in which they are o�ered.. Another advantage to the IATP table is that it includes

the details of the organisation that audited the TP’s courses, allowing the client to reassure themselves of both the standard of the audit and the standard of the training.Communication is such a vital part of an organisation such as the IATP and, again, this is well addressed. IATP TPs are sent regular information and updates about matters relating to training and the asbestos industry at large. In addition, IATP has a presence on such sites as BT Tradespace, Twitter, facebook, LinkedIn, etc, to ensure that listed TPs gain the maximum possible exposure.

IATP has achieved a great deal in its �rst year and this year we plan to do even more.IATP – where excellence in training comes �rst.

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HSG264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide – A Summary

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On 29th January 2010 the HSE released HSG 264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide. This docu-ment expands on and replaces MDHS 100. This document is aimed at those conducting Surveys, those who commission surveys and those with speci�c responsibilities for managing asbestos in accordance with Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2006.

Main new features:

Types of Asbestos Survey

The management survey (akin to the Type 2 survey) is designed to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of asbestos containing materials (ACM’s), so that the Duty holder can prepare a plan for the management of asbestos.

·Standard type of survey·Types 1 and 2 no longer applicable·Normal occupancy / activities·Associated routine and simple maintenance / installations work·Involve minor intrusive work e.g. accessing behind fascia and panels or super�cial materials.·Combination of sampling and presuming ACM's present·Default presumption should be avoided, more di�cult to manage e.g. lead to unnec-essary removal of non-ACM's

The refurbishment/demolition survey (akin to the Type 3 survey) is a much more intru-sive survey, designed to locate all the ACM’s so they can be removed before the refurbish-ment (whether small scale or a large project) or demolition takes place.

·Includes minor refurbishment which involve structural or layout changes e.g. removal of partitions, walls etc.

·Needed for home improvement programmes e.g. new kitchens, bathrooms, electrics, plumbing, windows, roof etc.

·Does not need to assess condition of ACM's other than to indicate areas of damage or areas debris may be present apart from where removal may not take place for more than 3 months – need to assess condition of ACM's

·No access areas from previous survey must be accessed

·Textured coating: survey should identify the nature of the substrate and whether textured coating removal will be required

·Provides details of speci�c areas which should be inspected: Suspended ceiling, partition walls, cavity walls, apertures, �oors, ducts, cladding, debris in boiler room, roof voids, DPC etc.

·Surveyed area must be �t for reoccupation – requires thorough visual inspection and reassurance air sampling with disturbance (areas with signi�cant destruction)Planning Stage

·Purpose of survey?

·Should not accept restrictions on the surveyor's ability to access such areas. Under the new HSE guidance, the duty holder cannot simply take advantage of the small

print, for example excusing the surveyor from accessing areas above a certain height, to relieve him of his obligation to locate and manage asbestos.

The duty holder should provide:

·clear information on the number of build-ings to be inspected·plans and relevant reports or surveys on the building design, structure and construction·information as to the use of the buildings and any known hazards details of access arrangements to all relevant areas·Avoidance of standard form of disclaimers/caveats, ine�ectiveness to protect a negligent surveyor.·Should not seek to escape liability for incompetent performance by reliance on standard form and widely drawn caveats.·Should be adequately prepared for access-ing areas such as ceiling voids, lofts, lift shafts, basements or high ceilings·Any caveat MUST be agreed between the duty holder and the surveyor before commencement and documented in the survey report.

The surveyor should provide:·details of any caveats (see below)·con�rmation of any areas not accessed




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WHY JOIN THE GMB ?Membership of a Trade Union is sometimes regarded as an outdated thing but it has become even more essential today for both the workforce and their employers. GMB's work on developing asbestos awareness and negotiating with the government and the HSE on behalf of both its members and the whole of the public is well recorded. They have been consistent advocates of proper certi�ed training and have supported all the Asbestos training providers over many years. The Independent sector is often overlooked but I view its support as being essential to provide a true picture of the training world as it is and not as it is often portrayed.

Most of the most successful and well respected companies in the East Midlands have a working partnership between manage-ment and workers through joint bodies. Examples local to me are Rolls Royce, Toyota, Bombadier and Boots all are able to thrive due to highly developed and well used systems of communication. These companies and many others with an active trade union joint health and safety committee deliver massive gains in

health and safety performance, far exceeding that of any delivered by the private sector. Training is seen as the key.

Workplace representatives are fully trained in Labour Law and Health and Safety matters are often called upon to advise managers about such issues. These reps have access to the most up to date information available and have regular update bulletins and refresher training. Independent researchers from Sussex University have proven that being part of a company with an organised trade union infrastructure makes one twice as safe as a non union one.

There are over 15,000 workplace reps who give up their time to represent their colleagues. These are supplemented by teams of full time organizers and sta� at both regional and national level. GMB's training is �rst class and recognized through the (Open College Network) OCN. This enables them to negotiate, advise and represents fellow members of the GMB. This approach allows a format acceptable to both sides and is

consistent with the present day legal position. by using a collective approach to terms and conditions, welfare and health and safety it is possible to reach a consensus without protracted discussion with individuals or an imposed decision that is resented by the workforce.

Richard MorganGMB Derby O�ce W: http://www.gmb.org.uk/home.aspx

·insurance details·references from previous work·names of surveyors·timetable of workCarrying Out the Survey

·Detailed instructions to the surveyor and largely reproduces in expanded form the contents of MDHS 100 and the same applies in relation to the presentation of results·New sections on survey strategy for domestic sector·Clearer de�nition for Strong presumption and presumed (default situation)·Product ‘location & use’ section updated·Greater detail on conducting refurbishment/demolition surveys

·Should check for AIB o�-cuts·For cement products - if bulk analysis is inconclusive (e.g. Chrysotile & Amosite are detected) then water absorption test should be carried out to determine if AIB or AC·Contract monitoring by duty holder e.g. to check accuracy of survey report and against the original tender; plans are clear and accurate; all rooms and areas have been accessed, su�cient samples taken; any obvious discrepancies and inconsistencies.

Clarity of ReportTwo more sections on reporting require-ments:

·Executive summary - describe the scope, type and extent of survey and include the summary of identi�ed/presumed ACM’s, no access areas, ACM’s with high material

assessment scores, clear notes on any actions (and priorities)·Conclusions and actions – summarise the rooms/products/items which contain ACM’s and material (or the priority assessment) to indicate their urgency

Quality Assurance & Quality Control·New requirement for non-accredited organisations/surveyors – Should imple-ment an e�ective quality management system (ISO 9001 as a minimum)·5% of all surveys are re-inspected·Audit of completed surveys·Survey reports should be checked by an authorised person before issuing to client

Editorial contributed by Mr M LopackiNATAS (National Asbestos Training and Accreditation Scheme)

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80Twenty Projects LimitedT: 0800 043 8020E: [email protected]: www.8020projects.co.uk

aaa training company limitedT: 01787 313137E: [email protected]: www.aaa-training.com

ABP Associates LimitedT: 02380 866888E: [email protected]: www.abp.uk.com

Artisan Surveyors LimitedT: 02380 982598E: o�[email protected]: www.artisansurveyors.co.uk

Assure TrainingT: 07709 496903E: [email protected]: www.assurerm.co.uk

Award Health and Safety LimitedT: 0845 2573158E: [email protected]: www.awardhealthandsafety.co.uk

BRE GroupT: 01276 677149E: [email protected]: www.bre.co.uk

Brian Gill & CompanyT: 01379 674273E: [email protected]

Chorus Group LimitedT: 020 8275 0000E: [email protected]: www.chorusgroup.co.uk

cnm training solutions limitedT: 01325 401876E: [email protected]: www.cnmtraining.co.uk

DMW Environmental Safety LimitedT: 01902 791565E: [email protected]: www.dmwsafety.co.uk

Environmental EssentialsT: 0845 4569953E: [email protected]: www.environmentalessentials.co.uk

1st Fire Coral LtdT: 01179 140498E: admin@�recoral.co.ukW: www.�recoral.co.uk

FJN Environmental ConsultantsT: 01773 875770E: �[email protected]

G & L Consultancy LimitdT: 01823 443898E: [email protected]: www.gnl.org.uk

GMPSSC E: [email protected]

Howard Hughes Solutions LimitedT: 0845 8647322E: [email protected]: www.hhsltd.co.uk

JB Asbestos Management LimitedT: 01606 841805E: je�@jb-asman.co.ukW: www.jb-asman-training.co.uk

MacBrac Business SafetyT: 01952 456494E: [email protected]

NATAST: 08707 511880E: [email protected]: www.natas.co.uk

Pattinson Scienti�c Services LimitedT: 0191 2261300E: enquires@pattinsonscienti�c.com

Safety Advisory Services LimitedT: 01270 584552E: [email protected]: www.sas-ltd.co.uk

Three Spires Safety Limited T: 02476 712244E: [email protected]: www.threespires-safety.co.uk

UK Asbestos Specialists LimitedT: 0800 6122035E: [email protected]: www.ukasl.co.uk

XL Hazmat LtdT: 07515 336124E: [email protected]: www.xlhazmat.co.uk

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a. iatp itn issue 1

Documents

asbestos exposure

messages of asbestos

hse asbestos unithttp

asbestosrelated disease

hidden killer campaign

campaign materials

successful campaign

refreshed campaign booklets