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air monitoring and analytical techniques can now detect much lower concentrations of asbestos fibre before participating in a panel debate that will tie in to the topic of effective monitoring in schools.
IS ENOUGH BEING DONE TO MANAGE RISK, ASKS ASBESTOS
CONFERENCE THE UK’s largest asbestos safety management conference for industry professionals will examine current techniques for air sampling and monitoring in the UK and ask whether enough is being done to manage the risk.
Organised by Lucion Services, the Asbestos the Truth conference – now in its eighth year and taking place on 8th November in Manchester – will see a keynote presentation by occupational hygiene and asbestos expert, Martin Stear.
The former HSE principal specialist inspector will explain how modern
‘UP AT THE O2’ CELEBRATE ITS 5TH
BIRTHDAY This summer the O2’s Official Safety Partner, Arco, will be helping ‘Up at The O2’ celebrate its 5th birthday.
The 90-minute climbing expedition to the peak of the world’s number one music and entertainment venue, The O2, opened in June 2012 and has seen the likes of Ant & Dec, Rudimental, Sam Smith, Pixie Lott and 30 Seconds to Mars all take part in a climb.
To mark the birthday, parties of five looking for an adventure-packed day out in the capital, will be offered a free climb for the fifth member; all while being kept safe with the help of Arco’s specially-designed equipment.
Those up for the challenge will journey across one of London’s most iconic landmarks with an experienced guide on hand to talk
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them through every step of the 380m walkway. Climbers can enjoy a sense of achievement when they reach the summit, which sits 52m high.
Visitors can marvel at the 360° views by booking a climb during the day, at sunset or at twilight - a mesmerising opportunity to see the city lit up by thousands of twinkling lights.
As The O2’s official Safety Partner, Arco was tasked with creating a range of bespoke climb suits, gilets, safety boots and harnesses to ensure visitor’s safety.
www.arco.co.uk/theo2
Further presentations will also include legal experts discussing in detail the compensation act surrounding exposure cases.
The conference is aimed at connecting industry experts and opinion formers while offering the chance for people to find out more about changes to legislation and new developments that can improve the management of asbestos in the workplace.
Delegates will be able to attend sector specific workshops this year, which will cover asbestos in soil and contaminated land as well as a series of ‘Ask the Analyst’ workshops to discuss questions pre-submitted by attendees.
The national asbestos market for surveying and air testing work is worth in excess of £240m and is expected to increase in line with growing demand for industry expertise and specialised advice.
www.asbestosthetruth.com
NASC GO ONLINE The NASC has introduced a state-
of-the-art online membership application system – streamlining the process for membership applications for potential new members.
This online process has been developed by London-based website technicians, Deep and makes it simpler for scaffolding firms to apply for full membership of the 240+ strong confederation – bringing the organisation into line with other similar pre-qualification membership audit systems.
NASC President, Alan Lilley of Commercial Scaffolding Ltd said: “NASC have pursued the online application/membership process to simplify the desktop application and annual audit procedure along with the site audit (which is undertaken every two years).
“All the information required for the audit will be uploaded to the NASC portal a month prior to the site audit – allowing our auditors more time to carry out site audits, which is a time-consuming process. The new online system will also replace the biannual self-certification, which is currently required to be completed by our members.
“Once the first online information is completed it will be a simple exercise to amend the details and maintain each year. The records will be stored electronically by the NASC – thereby removing the need to store paper files, as is the current arrangement.”
In order to cope with the influx of current membership applications and efficiently manage the new online portal, NASC has also taken on an extra member of staff, Stephen Allen-Tidy, an IOSH qualified Health and Safety Advisor, who will be responsible for assessing and verifying the information when it is uploaded onto the new membership application section of the website.
www.nasc.org.uk www.tomorrowshs.com
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