Asbestos Uses and Regulations timeline by Silverdell Plc. Updated to include the (CAR) 2012 Regs

May 2nd, 2012
History of Asbestos in the UK

History of Asbestos in the UK

Earlier this year Silverdell PLC took the lead as the first company, (who major on the management of asbestos and other hazardous materials) to publish an historic timeline on the subject of asbestos, in a visual and easily shareable format.

They have adapted the timeline and accompanying article to reflect the recent supreme court landmark ruling and the changes to the (CAR) 2012 regulations.

The content, in the form of an infographic and detailed article, aims to highlight the ‘History of Asbestos’, the use of asbestos and asbestos legislation, since the first recorded asbestos-related death in 1906.

Read the article here.

Click to view The History of Asbestos Infographic

Click to view The History of Asbestos Infographic

The infographic and article chart the history of asbestos and although it is not exhaustive, it communicates how asbestos has had such a profound effect on society as a whole, since the worldwide consumption of asbestos began.

Silverdell PLC has captured key dates and events, together with covering information in the form of an article.

Silverdell PLC is encouraging readers to share this infographic here.

Silverdell Plc works with major organisations both in the UK and overseas, whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation.

Silverdell Group provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on the management of asbestos and other hazardous materials.

Which means our customers know that their interests are always protected.

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

Download the full (CAR) 2012 Regulations here.

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Risk of asbestos exposure remains according to Great British Asbestos Survey

April 19th, 2012

The Great British Asbestos in Buildings Survey 2011 has been published.  The industry wide survey, carried out by the UKAS Accredited Asbestos Industry Group www.asbestosinspectionbodies.co.uk, painted a comprehensive and accurate picture of the level of awareness of asbestos in buildings within the built environment industry.

The survey findings demonstrate that some Dutyholders and Contractors are still not aware of their responsibilities and could be at risk of asbestos exposure.  The Survey was completed throughout 2011 by a wide range of professionals representing a range of business sizes and disciplines from across the UK.

Silverdell Plc the Specialist Environmental Support Services group supported the survey throughout 2011 with expert input from Redhills, the consultancy division of Silverdell Plc.

Kieran Moon, Commercial Director, Redhills said:

“This industry survey has captured an up-to-date set of responses which demonstrate that although people are more aware of their asbestos management responsibilities, a large number of contractors and Dutyholders are still putting themselves at risk from asbestos exposure, with some contractors attending site without receiving adequate information with regards to asbestos containing materials.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Silverdell PLC publish asbestos uses and regulations historic timeline

February 16th, 2012
Download the History of Asbestos Article

Download the History of Asbestos Article

A timeline highlighting the ‘History of Asbestos’, the use of asbestos and asbestos legislation, since the first recorded asbestos-related death in 1906, has been published this week by Silverdell PLC (who major on the management of asbestos and other hazardous materials).   The content is in the form of an infographic and detailed article and is the first time anyone has published an historic timeline on the subject of asbestos in a visual and easily shareable format.

Read the History of Asbestos article here.

Download PDF versions of our infographic – Landscape / Portrait

History of Asbestos Infographic

History of Asbestos Infographic

The infographic and article chart the history of asbestos and although it is not exhaustive, it communicates how asbestos has had such a profound effect on society as a whole, since the worldwide consumption of asbestos began.

Silverdell PLC has captured key dates and events, together with covering information in the form of an article.

Kitsons is encouraging subscribers to share this infographic here.

Kitsons is a leading multi disciplinary contractor providing innovative, practical and safe specialist environmental and industrial support services to major organisations, in the UK and overseas.

Services include asbestos removal & management; scaffolding and access; industrial thermal insulation; industrial surface protection and coatings.

We deliver environmental and industrial solutions on large scale maintenance, decommissioning, infrastructure and new-build projects. For more information on our services please call 01925 629333 or email info@kitsons.co.uk

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Silverdell helps worthwhile BBC Children in Need DIY SOS Big Build Project

November 10th, 2011

Silverdell PLC the Specialist Environmental Support Services Group joined forces with a number of trades to assist with a full refurbishment and extension to a local youth centre in one of the most deprived areas in Liverpool where unemployment levels and crime levels are soaring.Children_in_need
The Children in Need project, is by far the largest challenge that Big Build presenter Nick Knowles and his team have tackled and took nine days to complete.  The end result culminated in an exciting unveiling to youngsters on the tenth day. A project of this nature would have normally taken between six and nine months to complete with an estimated value of approximately £1million.

The DIY SOS: The Big Build team was given the challenge of completing it in only ten days.  The whole project was made possible by support from local tradesmen and companies, including Silverdell UK.

Silverdell UK Regional Director Wayne Farmer said: “We were approached by the BBC to carry out some asbestos removal works within the existing building to make a particular area safe and allow the planned build to take place.  We always support Children in Need and so didn’t hesitate to send a team of asbestos removal operatives and managers to the site to do the removal works.”

He went on to say “The Norris Green Youth Centre was in a dilapidated state and a much needed facility within a very deprived part of Liverpool.  The centre offers hope and inspiration to young people and helps them to gain positive life experiences, develop skills and competencies for future life.  Silverdell is proud to be part of such a heart-warming project.”

BBC Children in Need

For further information on the Silverdell Group companies please visit:

Silverdell (UK) Limited www.silverdell.co.uk

Kitsons Environmental (Europe) Limited www.kitsons.co.uk

Redhills www.redhills.co.uk

SAFE Training www.safe-training.org

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

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Silverdell features on the Telegraph’s Britain’s Brightest Businesses List

September 16th, 2011

Silverdell PLC the Specialist Environmental Support Services Group featured in the Telegraph 1000: Britain’s Brightest Businesses list at the weekend. The list, a celebration of 1,000 mid-sized companies which have weathered the economic storm and are set to be the foundation of the UK’s recovery, identified 1,000 private and AIM listed companies, from farming to IT firms; restaurants and retailers; to construction groups and professional services.

Concerns over the health of the economy disguise the fact that thousands of businesses across the UK are growing and generating jobs. To highlight their untold story, the Telegraph has mapped out this vital section of the economy. The snapshot list focused on companies with sales of between £5m and £500m. Silverdell were listed under ‘special construction trades’.

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Kitsons answer call for help from leading armed forces charity

August 30th, 2011

Kitsons Environmental Europe Ltd, The contracting company carrying out the massive asbestos strip at Chapelcross Site, has answered a call for help from the Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Archie Dryburgh.

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Southwest Scotland Rnr, who are a charity helping the recovery of armed forces personnel, in Carsethorn near New Abbey, had two fires last year at which a lot of damage was done to the house, where the soldiers or marines stay.   Recently work has been progressing, however, scaffolding was needed to finish the exterior work to the house.   10 Marines from 42 Commando are staying at the house this week, and have just returned from Afghanistan and are at the start of their rehabilitation process.

Archie said that in discussion with Jennefer Tobin, the Chairperson of the charity, the issue was raised about needing scaffolding, but the difficulty in affording it.

“I asked our partners at Chapelcross, if they could supply scaffolding for the work, and Kitsons said no problem, they measured up on the Wednesday and started and finished the build on the Thursday.   This contracting firm are very community orientated, I asked for help and they answered the call.   Southwest Scotland Rnr are one of the charities I have been working with, in my Champions role, to ensure that these serving personnel, get some much needed support.   When I advised Kitsons management of what the charity did for our forces people, they couldn’t have been any more helpful, I cannot thank them enough.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Kitsons and Magnox go Sea to Sea (C2C) for British Lung Foundation

August 16th, 2011

Raising funds for both British Lung Foundation and Great North Air Ambulance, a team of 21 adventurous cyclists took part in the famous C2C cycle trail from Whitehaven in the West to Tynemouth in the East supporting two very worthwhile charities.

Coast to coast

Leaving Whitehaven on a rainy Friday morning in June having dipped the back wheels of the bikes in the Irish sea, the team set off to conquer the hills and towns between East and West.   The route took the team through Loweswater and Keswick and through to Penrith covering some very picturesque countryside in the Lake District.

Dirt tracks, roads, mountains and fells were all part of the difficult terrain undertaken in the energy sapping worsening weather conditions.   Travelling towards Alston  and covering some very steep terrain through villages of Melmerby, Allenheads, Rookhope to Alston.  A distance of 78 miles and climbs of 5500ft was the target for day 1.  A welcome hot meal provided sustenance for the onwards journey to complete the cross Britain challenge in 2 days. Read the rest of this entry »

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Kitsons launch Specialist Environmental Support Services Website

June 6th, 2011

Kitsons Environmental Europe Limited (part of Silverdell PLC), launch brand new industrial and environmental services website.

Leading multi disciplinary contractor providing Specialist Environmental and Industrial Support Services, including asbestos management, access scaffolding, thermal insulation, surface protection and coatings Kitsons Environmental Europe Limited announces the launch of a brand new website to promote their services.

A company called Page Nine have worked with the Silverdell Group to develop and build the new websites

The new website www.kitsons.co.uk will provide information about their key industrial and environmental solutions in the Nuclear, Defence, Petrochemical, Power, Utilities and Public sectors.

Andrew Watson, Managing Director said: “Our core industrial and environmental services are outlined to give clients the necessary confidence and information needed to help them manage their reputation and give them the reassurance that their duty of care around their compliance issues are being properly managed, in order to protect their interests and those of their stakeholders.”

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Kitsons win RoSPA Gold Award for 4th consecutive year

April 15th, 2011

Kitsons Environmental Europe Limited is proud to announce they have been awarded RoSPA’s (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) prestigious Occupational Health and Safety Gold Award for the fourth year in succession.

The Gold Award, is an external accreditation offered to organisations that demonstrate a commitment to delivering and implementing strong health and safety management systems.

David Rawlins, RoSPA Awards Manager, said: “RoSPA firmly believes that organisations that have demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement in accident and ill health prevention deserve recognition. Kitsons Environmental Europe Limited has once again shown that it is committed to striving for such continuous improvement and we are delighted to honour it through the presentation of an award.”

Andrew Watson, Managing Director, Kitsons said “This is the fourth consecutive year that Kitsons has achieved this award. The award reflects the hard work of all employees in maintaining the high standards of Occupational Health and Safety Management and Performance over the last twelve months.”

The majority of RoSPA’s awards are non-competitive, marking achievement at merit, bronze, silver and gold levels. Organisations maintaining high standards can win gold medals, president’s awards and orders of distinction.

Competitive awards are presented in more than 20 sectors, and specialist awards recognise excellence in specific areas, such as the management of occupational road risk.

The RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2011 are sponsored by NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), the leading health and safety professional examining body.

Three days of award ceremonies and three gala evening dinners will be held in Birmingham from May 17-19, alongside Safety & Health Expo 2011, Europe’s leading annual health and safety exhibition. An award ceremony and gala dinner will also take place in Glasgow in September.

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Kitsons is part of the Silverdell Plc Group of Companies. We work with major organisations in Power Generation, Nuclear, Process Engineering, Petrochemical, Defence, Local Authorities, Health and Education, whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation.

Kitsons provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on Asbestos Removal, Scaffolding/Access, Thermal Insulation, Demolition, Decommissioning/Deplanting, Land Remediation, Surface Protection and Coatings.

Which means our Clients know that their interests are always protected.

Kitsons Environmental Europe Limited is a leading multi disciplinary contractor providing  innovative, practical and safe specialist environmental and industrial support services to major organisations, in the UK and overseas.

Services include asbestos removal & management; scaffolding and access; industrial thermal insulation; industrial surface protection and coatings.  We deliver environmental and industrial solutions on large scale maintenance, decommissioning, infrastructure and new-build projects.  For more information on our services please call 01925 629333 or email info@kitsons.co.uk

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Asbestos in The Supreme Court – The implications of the past on the liabilities of the future

March 22nd, 2011

“Asbestos has long been known to be a dangerous (as well as a useful) substance, employers and occupiers turned a blind eye to those dangers long after they knew or should have known about them, and mesothelioma is a dreadful disease.” Lady Hale

By Rob Blackburn commenting for Silverdell PLC.

Implications from Wednesday’s landmark ruling.

Victims of mesothelioma have a life expectancy of just 18 months from diagnosis. Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer caused exclusively by asbestos. Asbestos does not occur naturally in the urban world, but was shipped into the UK in large quantities and added to over 3,000 products. Asbestos was used extensively in building materials and thus found its way into offices, schools, homes and hospitals. It was used extensively from the start of the last century up to the final ban in 1999.

Compensation is due because, as Lord Kerr succinctly puts it, “… employers had, in any event, been prepared to have their employee run the risk of contracting the disease.” Lady Hale added “employers and occupiers turned a blind eye to those dangers long after they knew” It is for these reasons that almost every case of mesothelioma is entitled to compensation.

Victims normally have to decide whether to accept what is offered by those responsible (if anything) or fight a legal battle that inevitably consumes their last days. This is what makes those that take these fights on so special, it is entirely selfless. Neither Dianne Willmore nor Enid Costello lived to see their victory in The Supreme Court, both passed away at different points in the proceedings. The beneficiaries are those that follow in their footsteps.

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Problems arose when those that carry the liability for asbestos victims sought to exploit methods of avoiding their obligations. This has ranged from deliberate procrastination to the current attempts to place the onus on victims to prove that ‘which-cannot-be-proved’. Wednesday’s ruling was a unanimous judgement by the Supreme Court that quashed the appeals against both Dianne Willmore and Enid Costello and, in so doing, allows victims to receive compensation with a fair method of proving the liability of those responsible. Read the rest of this entry »

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