Ten members of the Works & Services team were selected to undergo a 5 – day course for Asbestos Removal Operatives & also Asbestos Removal Supervisors. 

The Trainers, Mark Bowers & David Mansley  Of TASC (Training & Safety Consultants Ltd) ran the course and explained that a total of 19 modules were covered in the classroom.  Topics ranged from Types, Uses & Risks, Controlled Stripping Techniques, PPE, Transit Procedures & Decontamination, Waste Management & Disposal and Risk Assessments & Plans of works.
A few onsite/practical tasks were also carried out.    The team were given the opportunity to familiarise themselves with their Protective clothing which consists of; A full face powered respirator, disposable overalls & Wellington boot

                                     The Asbestos is completely wrapped & sealed                                               Inside the enclosure - work takes place     
                                      - ready for disposal

We are proud to announce that all ten trainees: Larry Francis, Tony Peters, Robert Anthony, Martin Buckley, Jamie Maggot, Barry Phillips, Sam Arms, Ian Fowler, David Lawrence and Mark Constantine have successfully passed the course with a mark of 80% , and all are now qualified to HSE (Health & Safety Executive) Standards.