GBL Midlands Limited start to "Upskill" the team

With a new football season starting last weekend all the papers are talking about new signings to improve the teams and better coaching to get more out of the existing teams. So could we apply the same thinking to demolition companies?

GBL Midlands Limited, owned by Luke Timmins, have decided that their 'team' needs upskilling to meet the challenges of working in demolition and keep them in the hunt for improved order levels. For the last few years training has been done on a "needs must" basis as work has been tight and margins tighter, but now Luke feels the time is right to change that ethos.

"It has always been my goal to train my guys to the highest standards as our clients are demanding a better trained, competent workforce, but that has been difficult when work loads have been static. Now that demolition in the Midlands seems to be on the up the time is right to invest in additional training and upskilling"

"We have, for the last few years, used C&D Consultancy for all of our training needs as we like the fact that they train when and where we need it and the trainers have a style that my guys like and vast experience on major jobs that makes the training informative, relevant & enjoyable"

"When we needed a number of our team to undertake CCDO assessments to move through the card scheme, we contacted NDTG and asked if those assessments could also be done by C&D. We were delighted to find that they could. The assessments were done on site within 7 days of the forms arriving at NDTG and we are now waiting for the cards, so it was a simple quick process for us. We will now look to NDTG and C&D to carry out more assessments over the next few months"

Since we spoke to Luke to write this article GBL Midlands have been back in touch to book Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, Hot Works and Risk Assessment courses to continue the upskilling. Onwards and Upwards working in partnership with C&D.

Further details on all of the courses we offer can be found at our Demolition Training website and booked via stuart@demolishdismantle.co.uk

Armac Group received further training with C&D

We are pleased to announce that Armac Group placed a major training order with C&D for Demolition and Asbestos Awareness refresher training, Asbestos CAT "B" refresher training, manual handling and abrasive wheels.

The training commenced on 9th October amd ran on consecutive days until 17th October at various sites throughout the Midlands and at their dedicated training venue in Solihull.

Abrasive Wheels

Introduction

Abrasive Wheels are used in many areas and can be highly dangerous if used by untrained personnel. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 requires that anyone involved in mounting, dressing or setting abrasive wheels is trained and certified.

Aims

To provide delegates with the knowledge needed to safely mount, dress, set and use abrasive wheels in compliance with current legislation.

The Course includes:

* The requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 98 with respect to Abrasive Wheel Regulations
* Approved advisory literature relating to the mounting of abrasive wheels
* Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels and precautions which should be observed
* Marking abrasive wheels as to type and speed
* Storing, handling and transporting abrasive wheels.
* Inspecting and testing abrasive wheels
* The functions of all components used with abrasive wheels, including flanges, washers, bushes and nuts used in mounting and including knowledge of the correct and incorrect methods of assembling all components and correct balancing of abrasive wheels.
* Practical assessment of operative inspecting equipment and changing abrasive wheels on stihl saw and angle grinder.

Delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.