History of Asbestos in the UK

Earlier this year Silverdell PLC took the lead as the first company, (who major on the management of asbestos and other hazardous materials) to publish an historic timeline on the subject of asbestos, in a visual and easily shareable format.

They have adapted the timeline and accompanying article to reflect the recent supreme court landmark ruling and the changes to the (CAR) 2012 regulations.

The content, in the form of an infographic and detailed article, aims to highlight the ‘History of Asbestos’, the use of asbestos and asbestos legislation, since the first recorded asbestos-related death in 1906.

Read the article here.

Click to view The History of Asbestos Infographic

The infographic and article chart the history of asbestos and although it is not exhaustive, it communicates how asbestos has had such a profound effect on society as a whole, since the worldwide consumption of asbestos began.

Silverdell PLC has captured key dates and events, together with covering information in the form of an article.

Silverdell PLC is encouraging readers to share this infographic here.

Silverdell Plc works with major organisations both in the UK and overseas, whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation.

Silverdell Group provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on the management of asbestos and other hazardous materials.

Which means our customers know that their interests are always protected.

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

Download the full (CAR) 2012 Regulations here.

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Redhills is one of the UK’s leading asbestos and environmental consultancies.

We have produced this document to answer the following asbestos related questions.

• What is the health risk from exposure to asbestos?

• What is the Control of Asbestos Regulations?

• What is the ‘duty to manage’ and who has it?

• What kinds of building are affected by asbestos regulations?

• How do I become asbestos compliant?

• What is an asbestos management survey and do I need one?

• What is an asbestos register?

• We are planning to refurbish or demolish some buildings do I need a survey?

• What are my responsibilities in relation to asbestos training?

• What should I do if someone has disturbed and damaged asbestos?

• Where is asbestos found in buildings?

For answers to all these questions, download the document here.

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring.

Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

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Redhills is one of the UK’s leading asbestos and environmental consultancies.

We have produced this document to answer the following asbestos related questions.

• What is meant by indoor air quality?

• Is there a relationship between indoor and outdoor air quality?

• How serious a problem is poor indoor air quality?

• What contributes to poor indoor air quality?

• What is Sick Building Syndrome?

• What regulations exist to control Indoor Air Quality?

• How do I measure workplace air quality?

For answers to all these questions, download the document here.

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring.

Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here

Redhills is one of the UK’s leading asbestos and environmental consultancies.

We have produced this document to answer the following asbestos related questions.

• What is COSHH?

• What is a substance hazardous to health?

• What regulations exist to control substances hazardous to health?

• Does COSHH cover all hazardous materials?

• What does our organisation need to do to be COSHH compliant?

• What does the term Workplace Exposure Limit mean?

• How do I know if employee exposures are below a WEL?

• How do I limit or prevent exposure to hazardous substances?

• What should I do in the event of an emergency?

For answers to all these questions, download the document here.

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring.

Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here

Redhills is one of the UK’s leading asbestos and environmental consultancies.

We have produced this document to answer the following asbestos related questions.

• What constitutes hazardous waste?

• What regulations exist to control hazardous waste?

• What is WM2?

• Do I need to register as a hazardous waste producer?

• What is a duty-of-care transfer note?

• What must I do if I want to move some hazardous waste?

• What is the duty-of-care for waste?

• Do I need to keep records of hazardous waste?

• What are the methods for waste storage?

• Can I store waste on my premises?

For answers to all these questions, download the document here.

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring.

Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here

Redhills is one of the UK’s leading asbestos and environmental consultancies.

We have produced this document to answer the following asbestos related questions.

• What is Legionella?

• Where does Legionella come from?

• How can a person contract Legionnaires’ disease?

• Who is at risk from Legionnaires’ disease?

• What are the symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease?

• What measures exist to control Legionnaires’ disease?

• How do I manage my water systems and remain compliant?

• Can the growth of legionella be prevented?

• What is L8?

• What can be done if a water system is already contaminated, or is suspected of being contaminated?

• What action should I take in the event of an outbreak?

For answers to all these questions, download the document here.

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring.

Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here

The survey findings demonstrate that some Dutyholders and Contractors are still not aware of their responsibilities and could be at risk of asbestos exposure.  The Survey was completed throughout 2011 by a wide range of professionals representing a range of business sizes and disciplines from across the UK.

Silverdell Plc the Specialist Environmental Support Services group supported the survey throughout 2011 with expert input from Redhills, the consultancy division of Silverdell Plc.

Kieran Moon, Commercial Director, Redhills said:

“This industry survey has captured an up-to-date set of responses which demonstrate that although people are more aware of their asbestos management responsibilities, a large number of contractors and Dutyholders are still putting themselves at risk from asbestos exposure, with some contractors attending site without receiving adequate information with regards to asbestos containing materials.”

He continued:

“Although many of the respondents have received asbestos awareness training, the figures are still concerning for those who have not been properly trained and ultimately remain at risk of exposure to asbestos.”

On 6^th April 2012 changes to the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012) came into force which could affect up to 730,000 workers in the UK.  The biggest change in the regulations affects the current “Non-Licensable” work on asbestos. This category represents the vast majority of all work carried out on asbestos within the UK, affecting some 1.8m workers annually.

The survey results show a clear requirement for appropriate awareness training for many of the industry sector participants.  Increased awareness and increased training will prevent unnecessary exposure in the future.

Silverdell Plc can be contacted here car2012@silverdell.plc.uk to request additional information on the new regulations or to arrange a training session.

DOWNLOAD THE FULL SURVEY FINDINGS HERE

Read the full regulations here: www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/632/pdfs/uksi_20120632_en.pdf

Deaths from asbestos are on the rise in the UK and are expected to peak in 2016, when it is thought that up to 5,000 deaths per year could be reported.

History of Asbestos Article

A timeline highlighting the ‘History of Asbestos’, the use of asbestos and asbestos legislation, since the first recorded asbestos-related death in 1906, has been published this week by Silverdell PLC (who major on the management of asbestos and other hazardous materials).

The timeline has been produced as infographic and detailed article, specifically created in a visual and easily shareable format.

Read our article here.

Click to view The History of Asbestos Infographic

Download PDF versions of our infographic – Landscape / Portrait

The infographic and article chart the history of asbestos and although it is not exhaustive, it communicates how asbestos has had such a profound effect on society as a whole, since the worldwide consumption of asbestos began.

Silverdell PLC has captured key dates and events, together with covering information in the form of an article.

Redhills is encouraging subscribers to share this infographic here..

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring.

Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here

Address:

2nd Floor
Hollinwood Business Centre
Albert Street
Oldham
OL8 3QL
Contact: 0161 684 2333

manchester@redhills.co.uk

BACKGROUND

Redhills first opened an office in the North of England in 2006. The office was developed in Leeds and due to client base and staff home locations the office was moved to Manchester in 2008. Due to expansion of the client base and workforce and our Manchester Office becoming the regional centre for our other Northern Offices in Newcastle and Scotland in 2011 we moved the office to a larger location with space to set up a laboratory which facilitates further expansion.

In May 2011 we achieved UKAS Accreditation for our bulk analysis laboratory. The office is run by an experienced team and continues to grow, servicing both a mature existing client base and a new developing client base.

SERVICES

We deliver the following services from the Manchester Office:‐

• Asbestos Management / Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys in line with our UKAS ISO 17020 Accreditation and HSG 264
• Asbestos Compliance Monitoring and Four Stage Clearance in line with our UKAS ISO  17025 Accreditation
• Asbestos Bulk Analysis in UKAS ISO 17025 Accredited laboratory
• Asbestos Bulk Sampling (reactive and programmed) in line with our UKAS ISO 17025 Accreditation (Laboratory Analysis in our own UKAS accredited laboratory)
• Asbestos Compliance ‐ Re‐inspection Surveys, Management Plans, Policy and Procedures, Gap Analysis, Awareness Training
• Asbestos Project Management and Consultancy ‐ Client Meetings, Scope and Specification Production, Project Management of Abatement Works.

To view the complete Capability Profile for Redhills – Manchester, click here:

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring. Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here

LOCATION

Address: Suite 1
Hubbway Business Centre
Bassington Lane
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 8AD
Contact: 01670 700907

newcastle@redhills.co.uk

BACKGROUND

Redhills Newcastle Office was opened in 2009 primarily to facilitate a large rail contract within the North East.

Over the past two years as our reputation has grown within the region we have begun to secure a larger client base and increased the number of staff within the region. In 2011 we moved offices to support this growth and aid the expansion of the office. With a strong management team based in Newcastle with in excess of 30 years combined experience.

Working within a number of different sectors within the region including, Rail, Local Authority, Education, Industrial and Financial our aspiration is to continue to expand both the client base and number of consultants within the region.

SERVICES

We deliver the following services from the Scottish Office:‐

• Asbestos Management / Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys in line with our UKAS ISO  17020 Accreditation and HSG 264
• Asbestos Compliance Monitoring and Four Stage Clearance in line with our UKAS ISO 17025 Accreditation
• Asbestos Bulk Sampling (reactive and programmed) in line with our UKAS ISO 17025 Accreditation (Laboratory Analysis in our own UKAS accredited laboratory)
• Asbestos Compliance ‐ Re‐inspection Surveys, Management Plans, Policy and Procedures, Gap Analysis, Awareness Training
• Asbestos Project Management and Consultancy ‐ Client Meetings, Scope and Specification Production, Project Management of Abatement Works.

To view the complete Capability Profile for Redhills – Newcastle, click here:

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring. Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here