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How Do I Create an Asbestos Management Plan for a Farm?
Discover how to create a robust Asbestos Management Plan for a farm with our guide. Safeguard health, comply with UK regulations, and prep for future property transactions. It’s vital for older farms – don’t leave safety to chance.
What should you do if you find or suspect asbestos in your home?
What should you do if you find or suspect asbestos in your home? Learn about the critical steps you need to take in order to remain safe and compliant with our expert guidance. Protect your health; no risk is too small.
What is the role of negative pressure and air extraction in licensed asbestos removal?
Ensure safety in high-risk asbestos removal with negative pressure and air extraction. These systems contain hazardous fibres within enclosures, protecting workers and the environment. Learn more about their critical role and operational best practices.
What respiratory protective equipment should be used for licensed asbestos removal?
Choosing the right respiratory protective equipment is critical for asbestos removal. Protect your health with gear that meets strict regulations, ensuring maximum safety against hazardous fibres. Discover the essentials of RPE selection, fit, and maintenance for asbestos work.
What is the role of asbestos decontamination units in licensed removal work?
Decontamination units are vital in licensed asbestos removal, ensuring worker safety and legal compliance by preventing the spread of asbestos. Understand what their role is and why stringent procedures are non-negotiable.
What are risk assessments and plans of work in relation to licensed asbestos removal?
Understand the importance of risk assessments and plans of work in licensed asbestos removal. Ensure compliance and safety with essential steps and legal obligations, as mandated by CAR 2012. Protect your team and avoid legal penalties with proper asbestos handling.
What personal protective equipment should be used for licensed asbestos removal?
Understand the crucial role of PPE in preventing asbestos exposure and ensuring the safety of asbestos operatives. Dive into the must-haves of safety gear as mandated by the UK’s HSE for asbestos removal.
What is the role of enclosures in asbestos removal work?
Enclosures play a vital role in the containment and asbestos material during asbestos removal works. This guide explores the role of enclosures in ensuring safety and compliance under UK law. Learn about the construction, features, and regulations of asbestos enclosures.
What is a notification or waiver for work with asbestos?
Ensure safety and compliance in asbestos work with HSE notifications and waivers—vital steps for a secure, hazard-free site. Get ahead in asbestos management; safeguard health with precision and care.
What is asbestos static air testing? (And when would I need it?)
Protect yourself and others with asbestos static air testing: the essential safeguard to detect invisible asbestos threats. Essential for pre/post-removal, it ensures a safe, compliant environment. Breathe easy knowing you’re shielded from hidden hazards.
What is phase contrast microscopy (PCM) in asbestos air testing?
Discover the crucial role of Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) in asbestos air testing. PCM quickly assesses fibre levels, helping ensure environments are safe from asbestos hazards. Essential for compliance and health in ACM-present sites.
What is the asbestos removal process?
Navigate the intricate asbestos removal process to safeguard health and comply with HSE regulations. Learn when removal is necessary, who’s qualified, and the critical steps from survey to certification, ensuring a safe environment for all.
How Much Does Asbestos Air Testing Cost in 2024?
Safeguard your health with asbestos air testing, an essential step for detecting dangerous asbestos fibres. This is crucial for those exposed to asbestos or following removal work. Costs vary by urgency and scale. Find out how much asbestos air testing costs in the uk.
What are the health effects of exposure to asbestos?
Asbestos exposure is stealthy but lethal, posing serious health risks like asbestosis and cancer. Don’t risk ignorance; know the dangers and stay vigilant, especially if you’re in construction or DIY. Protect your health; learn the crucial facts now.
What is asbestos personal air monitoring and testing? (And when would I need it?)
Protect workers from invisible threats with asbestos personal air monitoring. Essential for legal compliance and safety, it pinpoints asbestos exposure risk, ensuring a safe breathing environment. Don’t wait for health hazards—act now and secure your peace of mind.
Company News
Oracle continue to support and sponsor Wollaston Cricket Club
Oracle Solutions sponsors a local cricket team, highlighting their commitment to supporting their community.
Industry News
US finally moves to ban asbestos, decades after other developed nations
It would be an understatement to say it has been a long time coming, but it has finally happened – sort of. The United States hasn’t gone as far as imposing a complete ban on the importation and use of all types of asbestos, which is what the UK did back in 1999. It has, however, announced a ban on the only form of asbestos that is currently used or imported into the US.
Case Studies
Case Study: Shoe Manufacturing Plant in Northampton
A case study of how Oracle Asbestos helped a shoe manufacturing plant manage the risk of asbestos exposure in their facility.
