Monday, 24 December 2012

Asbestos survey is critical

As part of an owners responsibility, an asbestos management survey should be secured from a professional company if asbestos may be present
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=asbestos-surveys

Monday, 3 December 2012

Asbestos work should not be subcontracted

It is advisable when employing an asbestos management company that you verify the company does all the work in house with directly employed staff
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=aboutus.html

Monday, 19 November 2012

How risky is Asbestos?

Asbestos is only a risk to health if fibres are released and breathed in. Different applications of asbestos carry different risks, and does not always need any action
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=customercare

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Where to find asbestos

Asbestos can be found in pipe insulation, ceiling and door panels, window panels, roof panels, and even floor and textured surfaces. Do you know your legal obligations?
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Sunday, 28 October 2012

Asbestos Contractor compliance

When you choose your asbestos removal contractor, price should be the lowest factor, safety, safety and safety come first
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=asbestos-surveys

Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Responsibilities to manage asbestos

If there is any possibility your building contains asbestos, a number of legal obligations are in force. make sure you are covered to meet these
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=asbestos-surveys

Thursday, 11 October 2012

asbestos removal standards

It is important that asbestos removal and mitigation firms stay up to date with best practice. With a member of ARCA audit committee we ensure we stay at the forefront
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=aboutus.html

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Asbestos in the home?

Asbestos was only banned in 1999, and many textured coatings contained it in the late 1980's still. If in doubt, have an expert company sample and be certain
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

If in doubt, call the experts

If there is any doubt about whether a material in your office, home or space could be asbestos, call an expert to protect everyone, as well as complying with the law
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Our staff care as well as being competant

All our staff are highly trained not only in the technical aspects of handling asbestos, but also in customer care, to ensure satisfaction
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=customercare

Thursday, 13 September 2012

We take the risks out of dealing with asbestos

Discovering asbestos can be a stressful issue, we deal with the whole process in a way to eliminate the risk to you and others.
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 5 September 2012

Unparalleled track record in asbestos removel

We have a full 3 year licence to remove asbestos issued by the HSE without additional conditions, and can confirm that we have never had any notices issued
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=accreditation

Thursday, 30 August 2012

Sunday, 26 August 2012

Legacy of asbestos still with us

Despite the discovery of the danger of asbestos being known many years ago, a large number of buildings still contain this dangerous material. Make sure you are aware if your building has asbestos and it's condition
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=news.php

Saturday, 18 August 2012

Do you have asbestos?

Asbestos was often used in ceilings and other out of the way places, as well as in residential buildings. If in doubt, have it checked out.
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Thursday, 9 August 2012

Upfront honesty in the assessment stage can save you money and hassle

If we consider that the asbestos is in good condition and can be managed safely we will point this out at tender stage rather than recommending full removal

Saturday, 4 August 2012

A wealth of experience guarantees we are experts

The owner is a former governing council member of ARCA and still serves on the membership & audit committee, so we have all the expertise possible
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=aboutus.html

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Plan for all eventualities on asbestos removal

Proposed works will be fully risk assessed and a method statement developed to ensure the contract can be carried out safely and efficiently.
http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=asbestos-removals

Friday, 20 July 2012

Types of asbestos surveys

Asbestos surveys can be Management type to locate asbestos, or destructive testing prior to demolition or refurbishment. http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=asbestos-surveys

Thursday, 12 July 2012

Safety is our number one concern


All our staff from the managing director to site operatives undergo regular comprehensive training to ensure best methods are always in place http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=accreditation

Friday, 6 July 2012

No short cuts can be tolerated on asbestos removal

A rigorous audit regime carried out both internally and by external independent organisations ensures all quality control procedures are complied with any non conformances are dealt with without delay. http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Saturday, 30 June 2012

Who is affected by asbestos in buildings?

Asbestos removal can be required in commercial, office, and residential properties, so everyone could be affectedhttp://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

We are recognised through the industry for our excellent standards

We are full and active members of Asbestos Trade Body and hold their prestigious Site Audit Accreditation Scheme Award as well as their Gold Standard Training Awardhttp://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/index.php?webpage=accreditation

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

We also invest heavily in the most technically advanced plant and equipment available to ensure our work can be carried out to the highest possible standard

http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

A rigorous audit regime carried out both internally and by external independent organisations ensures all quality control procedures are complied with any non conformances are dealt with without delay.


http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Asbestos Abatement Services Ltd (the ‘Organisation’) recognises the importance of environmental protection and is committed to operating its business responsibly and in compliance with all legal requirements relating to asbestos removal contracting.

http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

    We have a full 3 year licence to remove asbestos issued by the HSE without additional conditions, and would confirm that we have never had any notices issued to us by any of the statutory authorities
  
 We also hold a Waste Carrier Licence issued by the Environment Agency


http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Asbestos Abatement Services are highly specialised and experienced in all types of asbestos related work, including asbestos surveys and asbestos removals.


http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

We offer a professional service for a wide range of clients from industrial, commercial, hospitals and local authorities to housing associations and domestic properties. 



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Wednesday, 25 April 2012

A rigorous audit regime carried out both internally and by external independent organisations ensures all quality control procedures are complied with any non conformances are dealt with without delay.

http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

If we consider that the asbestos is in good condition and can be managed safely we will point this out at tender stage as an alternative to full asbestos removal.


http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 11 April 2012

We offer a professional service for a wide range of clients from industrial, commercial, hospitals and local authorities to housing associations and domestic properties. 

http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Competency Scheme First for Asbestos Abatement

Gerry Maguire and his team can claim a first in the Asbestos Removal Industry Competency Scheme (ARICS).  All operatives and supervisors employed by Asbestos Abatement Services have now achieved the competency certificate. We are full members of ARCA and were one of the first to achieve the Site Accreditation standard in recognition of our “excellent site standards, safe working methods and management systems” and we hold their Gold Standard Training Award 

Asbestos Abatement Services are highly specialised and experienced in all types of asbestos related work, including asbestos surveys and asbestos removal. We offer a professional service for a wide range of clients from industrial, commercial, hospitals and local authorities to housing associations and domestic properties. 
Gerry Maguire, Managing Director, said, “I’m very pleased with all of my team here at Asbestos Abatement Services, they were nervous before the assessments but with a little hard work and dedication on their behalf they all achieved the qualification”. Asbestos Abatement Services is an owner managed business which was founded in 1988. Since then we have built a solid reputation based on our commitment to provide a first class service to all of our clients and our excellent Health & Safety record.

Asbestos Abatement Services Ltd (the ‘Organisation’) recognises the importance of environmental protection and is committed to operating its business responsibly and in compliance with all legal requirements relating to asbestos removal contracting. It is the Organisation’s declared policy to operate with and to maintain good relations with all regulatory bodies.

Satish Patel, Training Manager, ARCA, added “Gerry’s team started the assessment process back in August 2010 and have shown that this is an achievable qualification.  Once they understood that the assessment process was not set up to catch them out but to prove what they know, they were far more comfortable with the process.  My congratulations to Asbestos Abatement Services”.

Any ARCA members wishing to get their team recognised with a competency qualification can contact ARCA training departments on 01283 505 777.

Thursday, 5 April 2012

How to find asbestos services

What many people don't know is that there are many buildings in the city they live in that were set up much before the nineteen fifties. The majority of these buildings will actually serve nowadays as headquarters for many large companies that have actually been using them for decades.

The fact is that in such old buildings, asbestos was used in the past in order to help out with building them. Modern research shows that buildings that have asbestos implemented, will in time cause different types of cancer to people if they are exposed for long periods of times to it. That is why when it comes to this matter, asbestos services are the ones to contact in order to remove the dangerous chemicals and make the building a safe environment to live and work in.

Professional asbestos services:
Before hiring a company that deals with such services, it's important to carry out some research. This will allow the individual to get a basic grasp on the companies that are involved in this industry and which of them are the best and what makes them have that statute. After calling the professionals in, they will inspect the building looking for traces of asbestos and its decay level. Based on what they will find, they will chart out remedial measures that individuals can take in order to defer any liability health risks by the exposure to asbestos.

Steps to take:

Thus, the first step to take in order to carry out this process s to call an asbestos consultant who has a good reputation. It's vital that while speaking with him, all the details of the building to be provided in full. The best time for an asbestos survey to be carried out on the building will likely be when the number of footfalls in the building will be at their bare minimum or on a off day for the company.

The advantage of hiring
Asbestos services:

A good consultant will take his or her take when inspecting the building in order to determine its presence in each spot. Even though generally the visible spots of the building will be the ones to be inspected first, it's the consultant's job to also look in those spots that are less visible. What this means is that he will have to go up in the attic and also down in the basement and storage spaces, looking for asbestos using a fine toothed comb. Even though some people think they have the experience to do this on their own, an experienced consultant will be able to find asbestos in places the individual will never think of looking in.

It's a fact that it doesn't take too much effort in order to find a good asbestos consultant. For companies that have been around for some time, they already dealt with such problems in the past and will easily be able to find a reputed consultant. It's also simple for the new companies and with a bit of research, they'll be let in on top quality asbestos services!

We are therefore committed to building genuine, lasting relationships with our clients to achieve mutually agreed objectives. To underline this policy Asbestos Abatement Services makes 6 key commitments to its customers.

http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Our staff are all directly employed, highly experienced, trained and certified to carry out their tasks. All are equally committed to providing the excellent customer care and the service we pride ourselves on.


http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

We offer a professional service for a wide range of clients from industrial, commercial, hospitals and local authorities to housing associations and domestic properties. 



http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

The management of the company each have over 25 years experience in asbestos removal works not only in the UK but all over the world. The owner is a former governing council member of ARCA and still serves on the membership & audit committee; he also served on the CITB panel that formulated the NVQ syllabus for asbestos operatives.


http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Responsibility for the overall implementation, maintenance and development of our safety management system, however, rests with the Directors of Asbestos Abatement Services Ltd, including the regular setting and reviewing of objectives, and the provision of adequate resources to allow those objectives to be achieved.

http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

A rigorous audit regime carried out both internally and by external independent organisations ensures all quality control procedures are complied with any non conformances are dealt with without delay.

http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

We are full and active members of ARCA and hold their prestigious Site Audit Accreditation Scheme Award as well as their Gold Standard Training Award

http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Asbestos Abatement Services are aware that the Company can only succeed if our customers succeed. We are therefore committed to building genuine, lasting relationships with our clients to achieve mutually agreed objectives


http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Asbestos Abatement Services are highly specialised and experienced in all types of asbestos related work, including asbestos surveys and asbestos removals


http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

The duty to manage asbestos is contained in regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.

http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

A rigorous audit regime carried out both internally and by external independent organisations ensures all quality control procedures are complied with any non conformances are dealt with without delay.


http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

We have a full 3 year licence to remove asbestos issued by the HSE without additional conditions, and would confirm that we have never had any notices issued to us by any of the statutory authorities

http://www.asbestosonline.co.uk/

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

If we consider that the asbestos is in good condition and can be managed safely we will point this out at tender stage as an alternative to full asbestos removal.

www.asbestosonline.co.uk

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

We offer a professional service for a wide range of clients from industrial, commercial, hospitals and local authorities to housing associations and domestic properties. 

www.asbestosonline.co.uk