UKATA announces two major Asbestos in Soils Courses
10 Apr 2017
UKATA announces two major Asbestos in Soils Courses
Comprehensive new courses will lay foundations for housebuilders charged with brownfield development
As the drive to build more new homes in Britain gathers pace, the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) has launched two new courses in April aimed at those developing the brownfield sites that will play a significant role in solving the housing crisis: Asbestos in Soils Awareness and Asbestos in Soils.
The UK is short of housing and with three million new homes needed by 2030, Prime Minister Theresa May has targeted building a million homes by 2020. Greenfield building is mired in controversy, so the key will be brownfield redevelopment and asbestos in soils training will be an essential requirement.
“A million homes is a tall order and those tasked with the development of sites with former industrial use are going to need awareness of asbestos in soils, which these major new courses aim to address,” said UKATA General Manager Craig Evans. “Architects and other such professionals may require the more developed course, but the core syllabus of each will be of great use to all involved in brownfield projects.”
The white paper, Fixing our broken housing market published on 7 February set out government plans to boost new home supply and received a mixed response. Despite calls to give the greenlight to greenbelt building, Communities Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed restrictions on greenbelt building would remain; leaving brownfield central to government plans – and that is going to need specialist training.
Asbestos in Soils Awareness is for those working on brownfield sites. The course will assist employers in meeting legal obligations; highlighting how to avoid risks from Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) in soil: in both planned work and emergencies. Providing the theoretical skills to undertake work on sites with ACMs; Asbestos in Soils delivers an understanding of actions that must be taken in the event notifiable and/or non-notifiable ACMs are identified and explains the emergency procedures to be implemented in the event of on-site ACM in soils. The purpose, objectives and syllabus of both courses are here
“Developers claim brownfield alone can’t solve the housing crisis, but the government position means asbestos in soils courses are a necessity,” added Craig. “Personnel need asbestos in soils awareness to undertake their roles safely, coupled with an understanding of the key asbestos regulations and how they fit the broader context of health and safety legislation.
Those successfully completing these courses will have awareness of the nature and properties of asbestos in soils, its effects on health and know how to avoid the risks from soils and made ground containing ACMs and how to work and stay safe.”
Anyone interested in the new course should contact UKATA direct for a list of training providers.
Tasked by the HSE in 2008 for taking-on, managing and developing the list of training providers for licensed asbestos work in the UK, UKATA is now the leading authority in all levels of asbestos training in the UK. For further information on UKATA, visit www.ukata.org.uk
UKATA announces two major Asbestos in Soils Courses
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Olympic legend Kriss Akabusi to host UKATA 2018 Excellence Awards
Olympic track and field legend Kriss Akabusi MBE is set to host the UK Asbestos Training Association’s (UKATA) inaugural Excellence Awards.
Once a star of track and field, Kriss’ engaging personality, inspirational speaking style, and remarkable backstory has made him one the UK’s best-known sports personalities and TV presenters. At the black tie ceremony, which takes place on Friday 6 July at the Radisson Blu at East Midlands Airport, Kriss will present awards to six finalists.
UKATA General manager, Craig Evans, explained: “We are delighted to have Kriss Akabusi on board with our first ever UKATA Excellence Awards. His dedication, commitment and achievement throughout his career mirrors UKATA’s growth since it was set up in 2008.
Celebrating the Association’s 10th anniversary, the awards will recognise the member companies and individuals who have made an impact on UKATA and the wider asbestos industry.
Entries to the free-to-enter UKATA Excellence awards are open until Thursday 31 May. UKATA members can propose people and organisations in six categories – Advertising Campaign; Corporate Social Responsibility; Customer Service; Workforce Development; Training Initiative; and Innovation.
Craig urged: “You’ve got to be in it to win it so, I would urge all our members to enter and nominate. You are all doing wonderful work and deserve to be recognised; our Excellence Awards are the platform to do this.”
UKATA members can nominate and enter up to three categories in the Excellence Awards. To enter the awards, please click here
The glittering award ceremony follows UKATA’s Annual General Meeting and Asbestos Conference which will see a number of high profile guest speakers address more than 100 delegates.
Craig added: “The dinner dance and awards are a great opportunity to both share our success and recognise that of others in the industry. Together, we are ensuring more people are aware of, and combating the risks, of asbestos.
“I look forward to seeing everyone at the awards and drinking a toast to everything we have achieved in the industry together.”
Recognised as the key event for members and industry watchers alike, UKATA prides itself on delivering an AGM and Asbestos Conference focused on asbestos awareness. members interested in attending should register here
UKATA is the leading authority for asbestos training provision in the United Kingdom. Tasked by the HSE in 2008 to manage the licensed asbestos training providers, UKATA has gone from strength to strength and now has more than 180 member organisations from all corners of the UK.
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UKATA commended for Campaign of the Year at SHE Awards in April
The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA), has been awarded a certificate of commendation for the Campaign of the Year, at the Safety and Health Excellence Awards on 11 April at VOX, Resorts World, Birmingham.
Hosted by Rory Bremner, the event saw UKATA join more than 400 of the UK’s leading specialists for an evening of networking that celebrates excellence in all things health and safety.
Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe Campaign, delivered thousands of hours of free asbestos training to small business and sole traders nationwide. With asbestos still the biggest killer in the UK workplace, the campaign was conceived to offer free asbestos training to those who need it most yet are least likely to be aware of the dangers.
“Our campaign to spread awareness of and combat the risk of asbestos in the Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe Campaign was given recognition for the significant improvement in health and safety intended. On a personal level, collecting the award on behalf of UKATA was a true honour, to receive official praise (outside of the organisation) for a campaign that I have been responsible for organising and managing, means a lot”. Said Victoria Castelluccio Events & Marketing.
The awards were judged by a vastly experienced panel comprising many years’ experience in health and safety including the chief executive of NEBOSH Teresa Budworth, Neal Stone – former policy and standards director of the British Safety Council and Colin Webb advisor to Oxford University.
UKATA was up against Jaguar Land Rover and Edinburgh Airport to name but a few of the competition.
UKATA is the leading authority for asbestos training provision in the United Kingdom. Tasked by the HSE in 2008 to manage the licensed asbestos training providers, UKATA has gone from strength to strength and now has over 180 member organisations from all corners of the UK. For further information visit
www.ukata.org.uk or call 01246 824 437.
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