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.
Our first quarterly support webinar – sign up here!
It’s important to us that every Assure360 user gets the best from our system and apps, so our account director, Rick Garland, is starting up quarterly support webinars. In these free sessions, Rick will be bringing customers up to speed with recent developments in the system. Each session will also feature a Q&A, which will include time for users to suggest future development ideas.
New Assure360 features
We’re always at work adding new features to Assure360 and our three apps. Our latest updates target hand-arm vibration syndrome, and make it easier for LARCs to stay on top of their targeting when it comes to personal monitoring.
Gel cutting in Guernsey
Earlier research suggested that gel-cutting could be a faster and safer way to remove asbestos-lagged pipework. But could new teams pick it up and get similar results? Nick Garland recounts a second investigation in Guernsey.
The HSE calls out training malpractice
The HSE has ruffled more than a few feathers with a statement naming two training organisations. But behind the brouhaha, Nick Garland writes, there are urgent questions about whether asbestos training is fit for purpose.
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
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