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.

Overhauling the four-stage clearance

Informed by Nick Garland’s recent FAAM 4SC workshop, we’re redesigning the way Assure360 handles and supports the process. The goal is to make things quicker, help improve working relationships, and provide even greater insight to make things better still.

Celebrating our 15,000th audit

We’ve recorded the 15,000th audit on the Assure360 system - a huge milestone in our small industry. Nick Garland reflects on why we’ve become the industry-leading solution, trusted by in-house and external auditors alike.

New year, new features

We’re always working behind the scenes to improve Assure360 - adding features, and responding to community requests. Our pre-Christmas updates slipped out somewhat under the radar, so here’s a quick lowdown on what’s new across the system.

EAF 2022 review

When it comes to the asbestos conference season, the best very much gets saved to the last. November finally brought EAF 2022, with its unique mix of knowledge sharing, innovation and community building. Here’s Nick Garland’s write up.

Expo 2022 – are LARCs being abandoned?

The Contamination Expo featured some great content for analysts and consultants, but there was much less on offer for LARCs. Nick Garland calls for drastic action to restore it to an all-industry event.

Assure360 Paperless – announcing the new and improved Site Diary

Hands full? Gloves on? Fat-fingered? We’ve updated Assure360 Paperless’ Site Diary with signatures, photographs and the Dictation mode, saving time and hassle by letting you add details with your voice.

The 100% clean – comparing blasting and needle guns

When you absolutely, positively have to get rid of every trace of asbestos in a room, you’re probably looking at blasting or needle guns. What are the risks and issues with using both, and how do you mitigate them?

Audit 3.0 – our latest health and safety auditing app

We’ve thoroughly updated and improved our health and safety auditing app, Assure360 Audit. Discover what’s new in the latest release, and why it saves you time, improves audit quality, and delivers greater insight.

The Asbestonomy conference – fresh thinking on a problem that hasn’t gone away

June saw the launch of a new Asbestos conference. Asbestonomy set out to share ideas, policy and viewpoints among global experts in removal and treatment. Here, Nick Garland reviews the event, and reflects on the opportunities and challenges ahead.