http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/ AMS Latest News English HSE has warned companies to take extra care when demolishing buildings containing asbestos cement sheets. The warning comes after Wye Valley Demolition Ltd of St Weonards, Hereford, was today (18th May) fined £6,000 and asked to pay costs of £13,621.49 at Hereford Magistrates’ Court following the release of asbestos during the demolition of a former grain store building in Bodenham. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/46 Asbestos is the single greatest cause of work related fatalities, and is still present in many buildings from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. Today, the workers most at risk of contracting an asbestos related disease are those in construction related trades who conduct maintenance work on these buildings. This report presents the results of 60 interviews with maintenance workers (including electricians, joiners/carpenters, plumbers/heating engineers, and painters/ decorators), who discuss their attitudes towards, knowledge about, and behaviour around, asbestos. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/47 HSE have produced new task guidance sheets for work on textured decorative coatings containing asbestos. These cover such work as: drilling and boring, inserting and removing screws, removal from a small area and how to remove debris following a ceiling or wall collpase. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/48 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned construction companies to carry out proper risk assessments especially where there are overhead power lines close to work activities. The warning comes after a worker was electrocuted when the machinery he was operating came in contact with 11kv power lines on a North Wales site. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/49 Statistical analyses of the British Mesothelioma Register showing a rise in deaths from mesothelioma from 1968 to 2004. The report also incorporates analysis by geographical area 1984 to 2004. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/50 If your asbestos work is part of a larger remediation project you could recieve upto 150% relief on the costs through the Land Remediation Relief. Contact us for more details Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/51 This semi-permanent circular (SPC) is to inform Inspection Management Teams (IMTs) of an (postal) inspection project which will investigate duty holder approaches to managing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) offshore during 2007/08. This SPC is published under the Freedom of Information Act. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/52 AMS (North East) LLP would like to welcome on board Marie Thompson our new Quality Manager. Marie has has a wealth of experience in the asbestos industry acting as a Quality Manager for a very well established consultancy for the past 7 years. Maire will be playing a key role in our forth comming UKAS assessments for ISO 17020 and ISO 17025. Welcome to the company Marie. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/53 AMS (North East) LLP are now set for our initial UKAS assessment. UKAS will be visiting on the 9th of October and again in November to carry out both Quality and Technical Assessments on our system. The is part of our continued investment in our quality system to insure our existing clients continure to get a high quality of service. We will of course keep you updated with our progress Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/54 HSE is warning employers to ensure they take proper precautions over the management of asbestos in their buildings. This follows HSE’s prosecution of a South London NHS Trust at the City of London Magistrates’ Court, for breaching Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/55 HSE is warning duty holders to ensure they take proper precautions when working in buildings where asbestos may be present. This follows an investigation at Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex in Bishop Auckland, which resulted in Wear Valley District Council being fined £18,000 after admitting six offences under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/56 AMS (North East) LLP are nearing completion of their bespoke web based, secure login, total asbestos management system. The system will allow all our clients to manage their asbestos using a user friendly completley secure portal. The system will allow you to hold a live project archive of all your asbestos management documentation, including survey registers, tender documents, technical specifications, method statements, project communications, site and contractor audits and 4 satge clearance re-occupation certificates. The ASK system is certain to make the duty holders life alot easier.....watch this space. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/57 Due to expansion and our forth coming UKAS accreditation, AMS (North East) LLP are seeking anyone with Asbestos Surveying and Analytical Experience. Qualifications desired are P401, P402, P403, P404 and P405, if you have all or any of these please either e-mail or post your CV to our office. We offer competive salery + Overtime + Company Van. AMS (North East) LLP are an equal opportunities employer and all applicants are considered. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/58 Due to expansion and our forth coming UKAS accreditation, AMS (North East) LLP are seeking anyone with Asbestos Surveing and Analytical Experience. Qualifications desired are P401, P402, P403, P404 and P405, if you have all or any of these please either e-mail or post your CV to our office. We offer competive salery + Overtime + Company Van. AMS (North East) LLP are an equal opportunities employer and all applicants are considered. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/59 The HSE were to commence 5000 site visits to check compliance with Regulation 4, "The Duty to Manage Asbestos in Non Domestic Premisis" of the Control of Asbestos Regulations. We are still awaiting the response from the excersise. Have you had a visit, we would be interested to hear from you. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/60 AMS (North East) LLP have now completed our initial UKAS assessment visit and we are pleased to announce that we have been recommended for accreditation for ISO 17020 and 17025. We expect to have this completed by the middle of March, so watch this space! Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/61 The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) wants asbestos to be removed from all schools by 2010. The substance, which causes serious diseases of the heart and lungs, was widely used between 1945 and 1975 when thousands of schools were built. Schools are legally required to check for asbestos and manage any risk. ATL general secretary Dr Mary Bousted said her union was deeply concerned about the continuing risk to teachers, support staff and pupils from asbestos in schools. "There is still too little information about asbestos. We don't know how many schools still contain asbestos, so most teachers have little idea of whether they or their pupils are being exposed to it. "Schools should keep and maintain asbestos registers to record the locations and condition of any asbestos, and let staff know." She added: "Over 400 ATL members know they have been exposed to asbestos in their school or college. "But this is the tip of the iceberg. Many teachers and pupils will be unaware, and because asbestos related illnesses take between 15 to 60 years to develop it is difficult to know how many will become ill or die as a result of exposure." Exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma which is usually fatal, lung cancer, and asbestosis which can be fatal or highly debilitating. Health and Safety Executive figures suggest at least 182 people working in education died in Great Britain between 1980 and 2000 from mesothelioma alone. (Article from the BBC news web site Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/63 http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/campaign/video.htm copy and paste the above link to watch the HSE's latest Asbestos Awareness Video. AMS North East LLP can provide you with the training required by law to ensure your work force are aware and safe. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/64 AMS (North East) LLP officailly launch its own web based asbestos management system. We are delighted to make our system available online to all our clients. We have been trailing the system over the past few month with a few clients and have received very positive feed back. The system will allow duty holders the ability to track their asbestos responsibilities completely and easily over the web. All our surveys, testing and analysis reports will now be delivered and stored on the ASKAMS system creating a complete archive for our clients to access from where ever they need to be. If you are interested in have a look at the system please contact us and I would be delighted to come and show you it working. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/65 We are very pleased to announce that we have been granted UKAS accreditation for Inspection and Testing in accordance with ISO17020 and 17025. Our schedules for Testing and Inspection can be viewed on the UKAS web site or in our important documents link. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/66 We are currently recruiting. If you have ANY P-Module BOHS qualifications please email us your CV. We offer a comprehensive training package, company vehicle, overtime and commission. A great time to join our growing team! Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/67 HSE's ASBESTOS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. Arm your self with the knowledge you need. AMS (North East) can carry out Control of Asbestos Regulation 2006 Asbestos Awarness Training to suit your business. Our trainers hold S301 BOHS CCP Asbestos Certified Competent Person and are qualified to field any of your asbestos queries. We complete the course either in your place of work or a selection of training venues avaialble. The course is £65.00 per delagate and includes all course materials, multiple choice exam and certification. Phone our Training Manager Stewart McNicholl for details on 01670737355. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/68 http://twitter.com/AMSNorthEastLtd Keep up AMS North East Ltd and use to discuss Asbestos Issues you may have. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/69 The long anticipated replacement to MDHS 100 is due out on Friday. Follow the link below to get your copy. HSG 264 http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780717663859 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/70 Due to expansion of AMS North East Ltd we are currently looking for Asbestos Analysts and a business development manager for our North East Head quarters. Candidates must have a proven history in the asbestos consultancy industry and qualified with P402, 403 and 404 BOHS qualifications. Email your CV to stewart.mcnicholl@ams-ne.co.uk or call the office to dicsuss. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/71 We have moved into our new premises, our new details have been updated on the web site. We have expanded our laboratory services now allowing for a greater capacity of lab analysis. These are very exciting times for AMS North East Ltd Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/72 We are currently recruiting due to expansion of our north east head quarters. Please email your CV to info@ams-ne.co.uk. We are looking for applicants with at least 2 years experience in the ASBESTOS TESTING / SURVEYING field with P402, P403 and P404 qualifications. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/73 We are currently recruiting for the post of asbestos surveyor. If you have a P402 Qualification and are interesting in joining AMS-NE at this very exciting time please forward you CV to info@ams-ne.co.uk with the reference - ASBSURV07 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/74 Due to the rapid growth of AMS North East, Managing Director, Stewart McNicholl is pleased to announce that Russell Exley has joined the company as Commercial Manager. Stewart has grown the company to become one of the leading asbestos consultancies in the country, but needs the commercial expertise of a blue chipped trained commercial manager to take the company's growth into the next phase. Stewart quotes - "Russell's 22 years commercial and customer service experience combined with his knowledge of the asbestos industry made him the natural choice to bring further growth and employment opportunities." Russell comments - "Joining AMS North East at this phase in the growth of the company is really exciting and I'm looking forward to the challenge. It'll be great to speak with clients, both old and new, to explain how the AMS team are able to provide them with fantastic, speedy customer service and first class support in managing their obligations with regard to managing asbestos." Russell joins AMS from Lucion Environmental. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/75 A building firm has been fined £2,500 after allowing its workers to undertake unlicensed asbestos removal. In a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Ron Couch Building Contractors Ltd, from Pontypool, pleaded guilty to two charges under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. The firm was undertaking work replacing a central heating boiler at a private residence when workers removed a door covered in asbestos insulation in order to remove the boiler. A licensed asbestos contractor, who happened to be working nearby, alerted the workers to the danger of asbestos when he saw the door lying outside. Under law any work involving asbestos insulation must be undertaken by licenses contractors. Steve Richardson, an inspector with the HSE, said: "The company was well aware of its legal duties in terms of asbestos work as, prior to this incident, it carried out removal of the asbestos boiler flue in a safe manner using qualified personnel. "AIB poses less of a risk if not damaged, but this work exposed the edges of the board increasing the risk of releasing asbestos fibres which could be inhaled by the workers and anyone else using the premises." In addition to the fine the company was ordered to pay £1,250 in costs. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:3010/main/news_item/76