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Building site manager fined for ignoring HSE safety notices

Further to my previous article regarding unannounced visits to refurbishment sites by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), this article present a case where a Cardiff construction site manager has been fined after failing to comply with two safety orders issued to protect workers from injury,  including failing to provide Asbestos Safety Training. Mr Haider […]

Read the full article | Published Feb 08, 2012

HSE announces ‘Refurbishment Inspection Initiative’ in early 2012

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Construction inspectors have announced that they will be carrying out an intensive inspection initiative of various sites undergoing refurbishment during February and March 2012.  These inspections will focus on the refurbishment/building site risks that make construction one ofBritain’s most dangerous industries and will cover the following areas: height safely; good […]

Read the full article | Published Feb 06, 2012

Armco Asbestos Consultants pass 6-monthly ISO:9001 External Audit

Following Armco’s award of the ISO 9001 Certification by ISOQAR back in August 2011, we have now had our 6-month external Audit and are please to confirm we passed with flying colours.  Armco Asbestos Consultants accreditation with ISOQAR for the following scope: ‘Asbestos Consultancy including Surveys, Training, Sampling, Management and Removals’, has now been confirmed […]

Read the full article | Published Feb 03, 2012

Asbestos Awareness and Work with Non-Licensed Asbestos Containing Materials – Wednesday, 1st February 2012

Calling all Demolition workers; Carpenters and Joiners; Plumbers; Roofing contractors; Painters and decorators; Plasterers; Construction workers; Fire and Burglar Alarm Installers; Shop fitters; Gas fitters; Computer installers; General Maintenance staff e.g. Caretakers; Telecommunications engineers; Building Surveyors; Cable layers; Electricians; and Heating and Ventilation Engineers. Armco has arranged their next Asbestos Awareness and Work with Non-Licensed Asbestos […]

Read the full article | Published Jan 23, 2012

We can save you money!!! Simply enroll on our Non-Licensed Works with Asbestos Containing Materials course and become a competent contractor!

Does your company regularly need to employ a competent asbestos contractor to remove or repair low risk asbestos materials?  If so, you could easily save money by enrolling your staff on our Works with Non-Licensed Asbestos Materials (ACM’s) training course. Completion of the course enables the member of staff to be utilised to undertake remedial works with non-licensed […]

Read the full article | Published Jan 17, 2012