Two women have recently been prosecuted by North Herts District Council for fly tipping domestic waste which contained asbestos.
Both women were fined hundreds of pounds for breaching the Environmental Protection Act and failing to dispose of the waste legally.
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Envirochem now offer on-site Dispersed Oil Particulate (DOP) Testing.
High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are designed to remove fibres and particles from the environment.
HEPA filters require regular maintenance and validation.
DOP testing is an essential part of this and is used to determine if the performance and integrity of the HEPA filter is of an acceptable standard, identifying if there are any leaks present within the filter, frame or seals.
All equipment containing HEPA filters (e.g. Negative Pressure Units and ‘H’ Type vacuum cleaners) must be tested every 6 months, and if the filter has been replaced or the equipment has been dropped or damaged in any way.
As part of a DOP test, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and air flow testing is required. Once tested, a certificate is issued and each piece of equipment labelled.
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Envirochem now offer respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fit testing.
The performance of all RPE face pieces, whether operating by negative pressure, power assistance or compressed air, relies heavily on the quality of fit to the wearer’s face. An inadequate fit will significantly reduce the protection provided by the RPE and may lead to serious health problems.
Fit testing is available on-site or at our laboratory for full-face, half-face, ori-nasal and P3 disposable masks.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires all employers to take satisfactory precautions to protect their employees in the workplace.
Under the revised Health and Safety Executive Legislation (2002), fit test reports should be available for all employees who wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE) incorporating tight fitting face pieces. Fit test records should be retained by the employer and be available for inspection upon request.
Regulation 11 of the control of asbestos regulations (2012) states that fit testing of face pieces must be pertained for tight fitting face pieces. Repeat testing is required when changing size or model of RPE, or with significant changes in facial characteristics of the wearer. The HSE recommend that fit retesting be carried out on a regular basis, especially for workers involved in licensed asbestos removals.
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Envirochem are pleased to announce that we now offer a wider range of soil and aggregate grading options. These include Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, 6F1, 6F2, 6F4 & 6F5 grading.
Security Firm G4S Cash Solutions has been fined £1.8 Million after failing to have proper legionella saftey measures in place, risking the health of it’s employees.
It was discovered that there was a serious lack of proper training, risk assessments or policies in place to safely manage the water systems. Investigations began when a local resident who worked at the site contracted legionellosis.
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MP’s may be required to vacate The Houses of Parliament for up to 6 years if planned restoration work goes ahead. The Palace of Westminster is currently in poor condition and also contains a large amount of asbestos.
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