The March-April 2016 edition of Demolition and Recycling International magazine is out and ready for you to read completely free. This issue's highlights include:
- Caterpillar’s new demolition boom
- Caring for the environment
- Demolition in Russia
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April 5, 2016
March-April 2016 issue of Demolition and Recycling International magazine available
The March-April 2016 edition of Demolition and Recycling International magazine is out and ready for you to read completely free. This issue's highlights include:
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February 13, 2015
Important Date for Asbestos Workers and Managers Diaries
With the New Year well and truly in progress, we are rapidly approaching an important date that all managers and workers dealing with asbestos should be aware of. As part of the updates to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and following on from the requirement to briefly document each job with records of workers involved and levels of likely exposure, there are new medical conditions to consider.
By April 2015, all workers/self-employed workers undertaking notifiable non-licensed work with asbestos must be under health surveillance by a doctor. Workers who are already under health surveillance for licensed work need not have another medical examination for non-licensed work. BUT medicals for notifiable non-licensed work are not acceptable for those doing licensed work.
This is the last of the updates to the original regulations to come into effect, but it will require comprehensive record keeping to ensure compliance. The remainder of the regulations remain broadly the same, emphasising the need for training of operatives and the importance of correctly face fitted respiratory protection and other PPE as well correct cleaning and disposal methods.
C&D Training Division are fully equipped to provide training on all these subjects, further details can be had by emailing us or by calling 01902 686363.
By April 2015, all workers/self-employed workers undertaking notifiable non-licensed work with asbestos must be under health surveillance by a doctor. Workers who are already under health surveillance for licensed work need not have another medical examination for non-licensed work. BUT medicals for notifiable non-licensed work are not acceptable for those doing licensed work.
This is the last of the updates to the original regulations to come into effect, but it will require comprehensive record keeping to ensure compliance. The remainder of the regulations remain broadly the same, emphasising the need for training of operatives and the importance of correctly face fitted respiratory protection and other PPE as well correct cleaning and disposal methods.
C&D Training Division are fully equipped to provide training on all these subjects, further details can be had by emailing us or by calling 01902 686363.
November 21, 2014
C&D Golf Day 2015 announced
As demolition diaries tend to fill quicker than the Wolves ground on a home match, we thought it best to advise readers of the date of our Golf Day for 2015 as soon as we had it, so here it is:- Thursday, 30th April 2015.
This year will see a change from our usual format in that we have decided to hold our day as part of the First4Staff Golf Day. It has been arranged by our Wolves supporting pal Jason Guy to raise much needed funds for Breast Cancer Awareness.
The day will once again be held at The Astbury in Bridgnorth (at the rear of my house which is handy), and will include a great day of golf followed by a raffle, evening meal and after dinner speaker, all of which will add to the enjoyment.
There will be C&D prizes again on the day as well as the main First4Staff prizes on offer.
Further details will follow as we get them, but in the meantime please put the date in the diary and contact Craig Wilkinson at craig@demolishdismantle.co.uk to book your place.
March 28, 2014
April ushers in important change by HSE to notification submissions
On April 1st the HSE are introducing a major change: Asbestos Licence Holders will no longer be required to submit a copy of their licence with notifications.
The change is being made because the requirement to demonstrate a license is held is redundant due to the current Asbestos Licences being available to view on the HSE website.
As the HSE explains:
"Licence holders will still have to keep their original licence, display a copy at each site and produce a copy when requested by HSE or other enforcing authority.
The Asbestos Licencing Unit will be informing the trade associations and Local Authorities about this change. ALU will also stop adding this requirement to new licences from that date. It will not be necessary for licence holders to return their licence for amendment – licences will simply be amended on renewal or if another change is necessary, such as a change of address or trading name.
Legal advice is that the condition on current licences can be dis-applied by formal declaration by the licencing authority. ALU will be doing so by the statement that it makes. ALU will write to all licensees next week to inform them of this change.
There is a separate project to develop a direct, web-based notifications database. When this is available (later this year), we anticipate that it will not be possible for a licensee to submit a copy of their licence."
The change is being made because the requirement to demonstrate a license is held is redundant due to the current Asbestos Licences being available to view on the HSE website.
As the HSE explains:
"Licence holders will still have to keep their original licence, display a copy at each site and produce a copy when requested by HSE or other enforcing authority.
The Asbestos Licencing Unit will be informing the trade associations and Local Authorities about this change. ALU will also stop adding this requirement to new licences from that date. It will not be necessary for licence holders to return their licence for amendment – licences will simply be amended on renewal or if another change is necessary, such as a change of address or trading name.
Legal advice is that the condition on current licences can be dis-applied by formal declaration by the licencing authority. ALU will be doing so by the statement that it makes. ALU will write to all licensees next week to inform them of this change.
There is a separate project to develop a direct, web-based notifications database. When this is available (later this year), we anticipate that it will not be possible for a licensee to submit a copy of their licence."
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November 23, 2011
NFDC introduces a 3-day High Reach Training Course
The High Reach is a machine that has become so popular in recent years, you may be surprised not to find one on some demolition sites. The problem is, they can also be very dangerous if not used correctly.
With that in mind, the NFDC introduced the High Reach Guidance Notes document 5 years ago. But that's no longer enough, and a 3-day training course has officially be unveiled.
Here's the explanation of the course direct from the NFDC:
"Open to demolition plant operatives holding an A65B CPCS card for excavators with a working height up to 15 metres, the new three-day course is designed to introduce candidates to additional health, safety and legislation required when operating a demolition-adapted high reach excavator at working heights of up to 30 metres. The course indentifies methodology and additional structural awareness required when dismantling differing structures.
The course also covers specific machine controls and maintenance requirements based on an array of manufacturers’ operating manuals. Candidates will also visit a manufacturers’ premises where they will have the opportunity to operate the machine in a controlled environment."
The course starts on April 3rd, 2012 and will be limited to 8 candidates. After that, the course will be repeated regularly in the months that follow, so you and your staff should be able to secure places.
For more information visit the following 3 links:
High Reach Training Course Schedule
High Reach Training Course Content
High Reach Training Course Application Form
We are also delighted that C&D employees Duncan Rudall & John Woodward were chosen by the NFDC/NDTG to write the course.
With that in mind, the NFDC introduced the High Reach Guidance Notes document 5 years ago. But that's no longer enough, and a 3-day training course has officially be unveiled.
Here's the explanation of the course direct from the NFDC:
"Open to demolition plant operatives holding an A65B CPCS card for excavators with a working height up to 15 metres, the new three-day course is designed to introduce candidates to additional health, safety and legislation required when operating a demolition-adapted high reach excavator at working heights of up to 30 metres. The course indentifies methodology and additional structural awareness required when dismantling differing structures.
The course also covers specific machine controls and maintenance requirements based on an array of manufacturers’ operating manuals. Candidates will also visit a manufacturers’ premises where they will have the opportunity to operate the machine in a controlled environment."
The course starts on April 3rd, 2012 and will be limited to 8 candidates. After that, the course will be repeated regularly in the months that follow, so you and your staff should be able to secure places.
For more information visit the following 3 links:
High Reach Training Course Schedule
High Reach Training Course Content
High Reach Training Course Application Form
We are also delighted that C&D employees Duncan Rudall & John Woodward were chosen by the NFDC/NDTG to write the course.
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