Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of internal organs, notably the lungs, and almost always arises from exposure to asbestos. Asbestos has been used in the past within construction and is within many of our schools and older buildings. For more on this article see Asbestos compensation scheme criticised by campaigners on the BBC News website.

Ai Solutions can support those who have asbestos in their building portfolios. By using Asbestos ToolKit CS you can demonstrate your compliance with the CAR12 Regulations, give a member of the team a call on 01525 85080 or visit www.aisolutions.co.uk for more information.

With this in mind they have published some guidance on Hard Hats; for more information visit www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis70.pdf

This is the only Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM) designers' course that is accredited by the Association for Project Safety (APS). The course is also recognised as CPD for CDM Co-ordinators, Architects and other designers.

The course tutor has experience in both design and construction, is a fully qualified and experienced construction health and safety professional, has worked on CDM projects as a Planning Supervisor (pre-2007) and a CDM Co-ordinator (post-2007), is Chartered member of IOSH, MIIRSM and RMaPS, and is currently the CDM Co-ordinator on a number of projects.

The course is highly interactive and includes presentations, notes, syndicate exercises, delegate discussions, and an examination to ensure learning outcomes. The course programme can be seen at: www.callsafe-services.co.uk/Training/

An individual who successfully completes this course can claim points allocated in the Qualifications and Experience table towards meeting Full Membership of APS.

An individual who meets the above criteria will also be exempt from sitting the examination for admission to the APS Register of Designers for a period of three months from the date on which APS issues a certificate confirming successful completion of the course.

For further details and to book onto this course, contact Gemma Esprey at: gemma.esprey@callsafe-services.co.uk, or by telephone: 01889 577701.

There is a substantive review at least every three years to ensure that their functions remain necessary, and should be delivered independently of the Government.  The review will assess whether there is a continuing need for the HSE's functions, as well as whether it is complying with the principles of good governance. 

For more on this story visit SHP HSE Review

There are up to six million tonnes of asbestos in schools, hospitals, ships, offices and factories - and the homes we live in. The importation, supply, and use of all asbestos throughout Britain is prohibited. However, it is still very much 'out there' and clients have the duty to manage any risk.

Ai Solutions are the industry experts in CAR 2012 and HSG264 compliant software and services. Our system, ToolKit CS™ with its integrated knowledge base, document templates and competency management, provides a comprehensive solution for all of your projects, properties and structures. It is fully audited & specifically designed to take the worry and stress out of compliance.

Why don't you give a member of the team a call on 01525 850080 or visit our website to book a free demonstration of the software.

Construction (Head Protection) Regulations 1989

The Construction (Head Protection) Regulations have been revoked and the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations 1992 amended so that they apply to the provision and use of head protection on construction sites as well as to other forms of PPE.  

Although the regulations have changed, the level of legal protection has not.  Hard hats remain vital in protecting construction workers from head injuries.  The necessity for hard hats on construction sites remains, and employers do not need to do anything differently to comply with the law.  HSE is working with the industry (particularly small contractors) to ensure they understand this.

(Further information can be found at: Construction FAQs: Personal Protective Equipment and Hard hats: what you need to know as a busy builder ^[PDF]).

Notification of Conventional Tower Crane Regulations 2010

The revocation of the Notification of Conventional Tower Crane Regulations 2010 (including the closure of the Tower Crane Register) will reduce the regulatory burden placed on the construction industry without reducing safety standards for workers and the public.

HSE will continue working with industry to improve tower crane safety standards, including work to find a way in which the industry can continue to reassure the public about tower crane safety.

(Further information can be found at: Construction FAQs: Tower Crane Safety and Safe Crane Campaign.

This change in circumstances to Ai Solutions does not affect any arrangements we have in place with our customers or suppliers. Both Shirley and Theo have been providing support and stability to Ai Solutions' customers for many years, Theo since the company started, and they will continue to serve the best interests of their customers for many years to come.

We are sure you are aware that David and Anne Marlow have been taking more of a back seat in regard to the business over the last year and they have now decided to retire. However they will still retain an interest in the company and we are sure you will see them from time to time.

If you could please update your internal records accordingly. We are very pleased with this new venture and are looking forward to the continued success and growth of the company over the coming years.

The pipes, lined with asbestos insulation, were removed from HMS Sultan naval training base in Gosport in September 2009 as part of works to replace a hot water system. The subsequent HSE investigation identified that both VT Flagship and PPSL had failed to identify the presence of asbestos in the pipes as a result of inaccurate assumptions and failures to undertake thorough checks and surveys.

HSE also established that employees from both companies, as well as workers from the salvage yard, the welder and pipe fitter sub-contracted by PPSL plus anyone in the vicinity of the contaminated pipes, including passing Navy personnel, could justly be deemed 'at risk' to asbestos exposure.

For more on this story visit hse.gov.uk/press/2013/rnn-se-06213.htm

Mesothelioma is directly linked to those works that were exposed to Asbestos fibres while at work and it remains one of the biggest killers. If you want to make sure your workers are safe them you need to be managing your asbestos; at Ai Solutions we can assist you in this process as we provide state of the art software that allows you to manage your ACM's (Asbestos Containing Materials) easily and safely. Contact a member of the team on 01525 850080 for more information or visit our web site at www.aisolutions.co.uk.

If you would like the (PDF) fact sheet then see HSE Mesothelioma Occupation Statistics for further information.