We regularly post news and information about our software developments, plus asbestos expert opinion, and construction industry updates. Whether it’s changes to asbestos removal best practice, or new government policy, we provide construction and asbestos insights, along with opinion on the latest industry trends.
Five takeaways from the new exposure guidance
The entire asbestos industry has struggled to get to grips with personal exposure over the years, so the Asbestos Network’s monitoring guidance is both welcome and overdue. It’s a crucial area to understand, so here’s Nick Garland with five essential takeaways.
Asbestos, construction and safety events calendar
Our events list highlights the best industry events for asbestos and construction safety professionals taking place in the next 12 months.
In case you missed it: our personal exposure webinar
Nick hosted a webinar to talk in detail about the Asbestos Network (AN)’s personal sampling and exposure guidance.
A look back at 2023
We don’t always look back at the previous year, but 2023 is one that demands a bit of reflection. In particular, writes Nick Garland, we’ll need to carry forward its spirit of innovation to embrace the new personal exposure guidance and the EU’s Asbestos at Work Directive .
Summing up the EAF conference
The sixth European Asbestos Forum conference in Brussels was undoubtedly the best yet. An event packed with knowledge, ideas and innovation from the leaders in the asbestos industry. But more than anything, writes Nick Garland, it proved a lesson in how our thinking about asbestos needs to change.
A webinar on the new exposure guidance
I’ve written quite extensively about the new personal sampling and exposure guidance from the Asbestos Network. It’s an important topic, and one that the industry has struggled to get a grip on. That’s why we’re hosting a free webinar to go through it on 16 January 2024 at 10am.
Summing up the FAAM conference, and a look ahead to EAF
The FAAM conference provided a focus on excellent new research by the faculty itself, and the Health and Safety Executive. There was also a great teaser for the EAF conference, which is coming at the end of the month. Nick Garland shares his thoughts
Gel Cutting – A New Removal Technique
Gel packs provide an alternative to the wrap and cut method for removing pipes, but without direct comparison, how do we know if the technique’s an improvement? FAAM designed a test to compare the two - Nick Garland examines the results.
Exploring the Asbestos Network guidance on personal sampling and exposure
The Asbestos Network’s personal monitoring guidance has been some time in the offing, but now it’s finally been published. Nick Garland examines the guidance, looks at what it means for LARCs, analysts and clients, and shows how Assure360 can help.
It’s asbestos, not just RAAC that schools need to be concerned about
The announcement from the government that multiple schools will have to close or partially close due to the long known presence of RAAC has further ramifications.
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