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Asbestos Health & Safety Training Occupational hygiene NEWS Asbestos Asbestos legislation is under review - keep in touch! > email us for more information  Courses Courses and dates for 2006 > see more (pdf 648kb)  > Useful links to other organisations  Site accessibility > Site map Keyword search    ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  How ALS can help you > brochure pdf (149kb) ALS has been working as an independent safety, health and environmental consultancy since 1985. Our prestigious > client base demonstrates our strong standing in the health and safety industry and the high rate of repeat business is a testament to the excellent relationships we forge with our clients. > testimonials We offer a friendly and professional service, at competitive prices, and work for businesses, institutions and individuals across the UK and internationally. Our experience, continuing professional development and wide range of consultancy skills contribute to our first-rate reputation for providing a cost-effective and practical approach. Asbestos Air-monitoring and identification, surveys and our ARMS asbestos management database. > see more Health & Safety Appointed Safety Advisor Service, Health & Safety Management, Risk Assessment and Fire Risk Assessment, legionella and environmental health. > see more Training Certificated courses, tailored and bespoke covering a wide range of health and safety subjects and levels of competency. > see more Occupational Hygiene Monitoring, evaluation and controlling health hazards in the working environment . > see more ALS safety consultancy Safety legislation requires every employer to appoint a ‘competent person’ to assist with the health and safety management at work. By appointing ALS as your ‘competent person’ our experts can take away the worry and effort of interpreting and implementing the latest rules and regulations. Our response is quick and nationwide. As well as working on a one-off project basis, we also offer an Appointed Safety Advisor Service which gives you discounted rates and ongoing safety consultancy all the year round. > ALS Appointed Safety Advisor Service Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com Free online check-up! Use our interactive online questionnaire to assess your business requirements. > health & safety check > asbestos check Free advice FREE first consultancy meeting. Contact us to book an appointment. 01375 673279    Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC Keywords: Als, adamsons, competent person, health safety London, health safety essex, health safety, asbestos, asbestos database, asbestos management, training, health and safety training, IOSH, COSHH, courses, assessment, air monitoring, surveys, noise, risk, disability, hazardous substances, LEV, environmental, water quality, legionella, mercury, microbiological, dust, air quality, experts, management, database, health & safety management, safety consultancy, health & safety check, asbestos check, occupational hygiene, consultancy, Appointed Safety Advisor, monitoring, risk assessment, asbestos surveys,");sQ1[2]=new Array("als-asbestos.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos home Asbestos surveying Asbestos management ARMS asbestos register management system Air monitoring Asbestos identification Asbestos training ALS offer a wide range of asbestos training > asbestos training  Asbestos legal requirements Need to know about your legal requirements and responsibilities? Visit > legal requirements or > contact us and we'll tell you how we can help.  Site accessibility > Site map Keyword search   ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com ASBESTOS Asbestos is heavily regulated by legislation - primarily by the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002. > Your legal requirements It’s estimated that 85% of buildings within the UK still have significant quantities of asbestos containing materials. The number of asbestos related deaths continues to rise in the UK with current figures reaching at least 3,500 each year. If you are the owner or have maintenance responsibilities for a building you are legally the “duty holder” and must ensure that an Asbestos Risk Assessment has been carried out by a competent person. How ALS can help you > brochure pdf (149kb) ALS was one of the first companies to be accredited by UKAS for asbestos testing and inspection. > About us Asbestos surveying We can carry out Asbestos Risk Assessments / Surveys and undertake sampling at any domestic, commercial or industrial premises. > see more Asbestos management We provide a comprehensive project management service from single sample identification to complete project specifications. > see more Air monitoring Site monitoring for airborne asbestos fibres and site assessment for re-occupation. > see more Asbestos identification We provide hazardous substance analysis including asbestos in our state of the art laboratories. > see more Asbestos training We also offer asbestos training ranging from general awareness to British Occupational Hygiene Society Proficiency Modules. > see more For a FREE CONSULTATION contact us now! Asbestos Register Management System - ARMS The ALS astbestos database is a user-friendly, cost effective and, ultimately, updatable system to manage your Asbestos Risk Assessments. It is fully compliant with MDHS 100 and is compatible with Personal Digital Assistants (PDA). ARMS is ideal for all companies – large or small - making information readily accessible to all interested parties. FREE ARMS trial download (2.3Mb) New to asbestos management? > How ARMS can help ARMS technical details > see more For costs and ordering details: tel: 01375 673279 or > email us Contact us for a CD version of the ARMS trial > request form | Top of page | Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com Free online check-up! Use our interactive online questionnaire to assess your business requirements. > asbestos check  The ‘Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002’ is currently under review – to keep up-to-date email us > info@alsltd.com Free advice FREE first consultancy meeting. Contact us to book an appointment. 01375 673279  > Your asbestos legal requirements   Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC Keywords: Als, adamsons, health safety London, asbestos awareness, asbestos database, database, asbestos in buildings, asbestos management, asbestos register, UKAS, awareness, management plan, The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002, CAWR, asbestos legal requirements, 4 stage clearance, free consultation, asbestos training, Asbestos Register Management System, ARMS, asbestos surveys, asbestos identification, risk assessments, air monitoring, asbestos regulations, duty to manage, asbestos testing, MDHS100, HSE, dutyholder, asbestos check,");sQ1[3]=new Array("als-health-and-safety.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  H&S home Appointed Safety Advisor H&S management Risk assessment Fire risk assessment DDA accessibility Legionella Environmental management Food safety Health & safety training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > health and safety training  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Health and Safety If you think health and safety is expensive, imagine the cost of an accident! Workplace accidents in the UK each year results in over 35 million lost working days per annum, with an estimated cost to industry of up to £6.5 billion (UK Statistics 2004/2005). Between 2004 and 2005 712 cases were prosecuted following investigation by the HSE 95% of these prosecutions resulted in conviction The average penalty for HSE cases was £18,765 The largest penalty imposed was £2 million. How ALS can help you > brochure pdf (149kb) We assist employers to comply with their duties under the Health & Safety at Work Act and relevant regulations. We are also able to implement management systems based on the HSE guidance HSG65 “Successful Health and Safety Management”, and provide all the necessary services to assist in managing each element of the system. > our services Appointed Safety Advisor ALS offers an Appointed Safety Advisor Service covering all aspects of health and safety providing cost effective and time efficient consultancy and practical help and support. > see more Health & Safety Management How we can assist you > see more Health & Safety Training We offer IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) and CIEH (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health) approved training, as well as our own certificated courses. We also offer BOHS (British Occupational Hygiene Society) proficiency training for asbestos” > see more Risk assessment Risk assessment is essential to health and safety management . > see more Fire risk assessment ALS can provide Fire Risk Assessments. > see more Legionella We carry out Legionella assessments and Legionella Awareness training. > see more Environmental management We assess air quality, waste, effluent, noise, water quality, contaminated land and transport issues. > see more DDA accessibility ALS carrys out access audits to ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act. > see more Food Safety ALS provides this service through our sister company RSA. > see more  “A comprehensive, value for money service – thank you” ALS customer | Top of page | Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com Free online check-up! Use our interactive online questionnaire to assess your business requirements. > health and safety check! Free advice FREE first consultancy meeting. Contact us to book an appointment. 01375 673279    Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC Keywords: Als, adamsons, health and safety, health safety essex, risk assessment, DDA, access audits, appointed person, health & safety policy, noise at work, HSE, HSG65, Health & Safety at Work Act, health & safety check, health & safety training, health & safety management, Appointed Safety Advisor, fire risk assessment, BOHS, CIEH, IOSH, safety audit, environmental management, food safety, air quality, noise, water quality, contaminated land, transport, safety inspections, health & safety consultancy,");sQ1[4]=new Array("als-training.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Training home Course subjects Course qualifications Booking a course Training services Health & safety training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > health and safety training  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Training Health & Safety training is a legal requirement. Poorly trained employees are a legal and financial liability. All members of staff must have sufficient training to ensure competence, however this investment will ultimately contribute to the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the operation. ALS provides accredited and tailored training courses to suit your specific needs. How ALS can help you > brochure pdf (149kb) ALS provides IOSH, BOHS and CIEH training courses, which are certificated by the awarding bodies, and as well as our own certificated courses. We offer training needs analysis to identify your requirements as well as adapting training to suit your requirements and bespoke courses. Courses can be are delivered in-house or on your premises for convenience and cost effective budgeting. Whether you have staff that require a basic level of training or competency in specific areas of health and safety ALS can help with courses ranging from general awareness right through to management training. Search by course title Search by course accrediting body ALS BOHS CIEH IOSH Search by keyword or date > List all courses  Book today! Our on-line booking system is easy to use. Why not have a look at the courses taking place this year and make a booking today? > 2006 course dates (pdf 648kb) > booking a course “Excellent training – exactly what was required” ALS customer | Top of page | Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com Bespoke Training Courses Do you have specific training needs? Want a course outside the remit of accredited training? We create bespoke packages to suit any requirements and can adapt existing courses to cover different workplace issues. Call us on 01375 673279 to discuss your needs or email us > enquiries With impressive pass rates we must be doing something right! Find out more! > our training services    Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC Keywords: als, adamsons, training, IOSH managing safely, IOSH working safely, IOSH courses, COSHH training, manual handling trainer, confined space hazard awareness training, health and safety training, manual handling training, asbestos training, manual handling course, manual handling techniques, COSHH risk assessment, BOHS, P401, P402, P403, P404, P405, P406, S301 asbestos awareness, DSE, health & safety awareness, bespoke training courses, CIEH Risk Assessment, training services, display screen equipment risk assessment, VDU risk assessment, in-house training, public training courses, fire safety awareness, noise at work risk assessment, legionella awareness,");sQ1[5]=new Array("als-occupational-hygiene.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Occupational hygiene home Water quality & Legionella assessments Noise assessment Hazardous substances monitoring LEV/Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Mercury Detection & Monitoring Occupational health training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > training  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Occupational hygiene The science and legal bit! The International Occupational Hygiene Association defines Occupational Hygiene as: ‘The discipline of anticipating, recognising, evaluating and controlling health hazards in the working environment with the objective of protecting worker health and well-being and safeguarding the community at large’. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 requires that all employers assess the risk to workers of exposure to hazardous substances How ALS can help you > brochure pdf (149kb) ALS can help you control the risks. A healthy workplace can only be achieved by the correct assessment of the risks to health arising from work. One of the main functions of occupational hygiene is to identify and evaluate worker exposure to chemical, physical and biological agents and then recommend suitable, cost effective control strategies. We have competent staff trained in Occupational Hygiene and members of the British Occupational Hygiene Society as well as the facilities and equipment to undertake all detailed monitoring. Water Quality and Legionella Assessment We can perform surveys and inspections. > see more Noise assessment ALS provides a comprehensive noise assessment service. > see more Hazardous substance monitoring ALS can offer cost effective substance identification and monitoring including mercury, lead and dust. > see more LEV/Indoor Air Quality Monitoring ALS has the expertise and equipment to assess indoor air quality, including microbiological content and Aspergillus.   We also offer Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) system testing and appraisal. > see more Mercury Detection and Monitoring We have the necessary expertise and equipment to undertake thorough building surveys which can detect and identify mercury contamination. > see more Training We offer COSHH assessments and assessor training and British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) approved courses, as well as our own certificated courses. > see more | Top of page | Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com Free online check-up! Use our interactive online questionnaire to assess your business requirements. > health and safety check! Free advice FREE first consultancy meeting. Contact us to book an appointment. 01375 673279    Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC Keywords: als, adamsons, occupational hygiene, environmental management, noise risk assessment, air quality, dust monitoring, legionella, local exhaust ventilation, microbiological monitoring, noise assessment, water quality, LEV, legionella assessment, mercury, noise at work, Legionnaires Disease, hazardous substance monitoring, indoor air quality monitoring, mercury surveys, COSHH, lead, training, BOHS, substance identification, L8, legionella awareness, water sampling, noise exposure, Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, air quality testing, LEV testing, COSHH assessment,");sQ1[6]=new Array("als-testimonials.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos Health & safety Training Occupational hygiene FREE advice! FREE first consultancy meeting. Contact us to book an appointment. 01375 673279  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Testimonials  University College London ALS has worked for University College London since 1993. During this time they have undertaken Type 2 and Type 3 Asbestos surveys, provided full project management during asbestos removal programmes, undertaken supervision and air monitoring throughout asbestos removal project and presented asbestos training courses. They are and have been UCL's preferred consultant since that date. The standard of service received has been extremely professional and I have no hesitation in recommending ALS Ian Oram, Safety Manager , University College London University of Kent ALS has been working with the University of Kent for two years. In this time they have been appointed as the University’s asbestos competent persons and not only provide analytical services, but also day to day advice on the general management of Asbestos Containing Materials. What we have achieved together in the last two years: Fully reviewed the UoK asbestos policy and associated guidance notes Developed standards for asbestos removal specifications Developed standards for methods of asbestos removal Developed details schedules of rates for asbestos removal works Developed, in conjunction with our preferred planning supervisors, a management system where all contract works identify asbestos as a hazard and the need for suitable and sufficient inspections. Provide full on-site analytical staff to oversee all asbestos removal activities, this not only includes the legal minimum but goes further to conduct smoke test, personal monitoring and background monitoring throughout the removal phase. Together with have come a long way in quite a short time. The support from ALS staff is responsible and gives Estates Technical staff clear advice when conducting contract works. Rob King, Clerk of Works, Estates Department, University of Kent Kodak Ltd ALS was selected by Kodak Ltd in June 2003 to act as Asbestos Consultants for Kodak’s UK Manufacturing plants. During this time ALS have worked closely with Kodak, completing asbestos surveys of our premises and assisting us to implement our Health, Safety and Environmental training program. ALS is currently providing training on Asbestos Building Management and Safe Working for our building managers, supervising engineers and craft employees. During our association I have found ALS to be very professional providing Kodak Ltd with an efficient, effective, quality service. ALS is Kodak Manufacturing’s preferred HS&E (asbestos) training provider. Simon Tucker, Environmental Projects and Engineering Training Co-ordinator, Kodak Ltd Queen Mary and Westfield College ALS has been used by Queen Mary and Westfield College for asbestos survey and asbestos management works since 1993. They have carried out all of the asbestos related surveys and management on the Mile End campus since that time without any quality problems whatsoever. They are currently a preferred specialist supplier of such surveys. In addition, they have carried out environmental surveys such as might be used to identify airborne contaminants.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[7]=new Array("als-0-clients.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos Health & safety Training Occupational hygiene FREE advice! FREE first consultancy meeting. Contact us to book an appointment. 01375 673279  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Clients  ALS – our client base Over many years our prestigious client base demonstrates our strong standing in the health and safety industry and the high number of repeat business is a testament to the excellent relationships we forge with our clients. > testimonials University of Cambridge London Borough of Southwark Kodak Cunard Hertfordshire County Council Thurrock Borough Council University College London Manpower University of Kent London Borough of Lewisham Quadrant Housing Shell Facilities Management South Essex Mental Health Partnership BT The Royal College of Surgeons The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple Corporation of London IMServ BP Oil Queen Mary & Westfield College  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[8]=new Array("als-health-safety-advisor-service.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  H&S home Appointed Safety Advisor H&S management Risk assessment Fire risk assessment DDA accessibility Legionella Environmental management Food safety Health & safety training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > health and safety training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Health & safety Appointed Safety Advisor Service Why use an Appointed Safety Advisor Service? Our consultants will have encountered most problems before; their knowledge and experience will greatly assist with the implementation of successful solutions. Safety legislation requires every employer to designate a “competent person” to assist with undertaking the measures necessary to ensure health and safety at work. Advantages of using the ALS Appointed Safety Advisor Service: Our consultants are experts within their own field of operation, and are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance for your protection. We offer a rapid response and nationwide coverage. Rates quoted are very competitive and there are no hidden extras. Our service is fully comprehensive, covering all aspects of occupational health and safety. We understand your needs; our wide experience allows us to respond effectively and efficiently. ALS services: ALS offers a cost-effective professional service to industry and commerce. We can undertake one-off assignments or provide support as part of a longer term contract. Our coverage is nationwide. Our services include: Risk assessments, Health & safety training, Policy formation, DSE workstation analysis, Environmental services, Asbestos surveys, DSE workstation analysis, Safety audits, General safety advice, Asbestos Management, Occupational hygiene and monitoring, Manual handling assessments, The contract for advisory services includes: Entitlement to designate Adamson Laboratory Services as the “competent person” to assist with health and safety measures as required by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.. An agreed number of days for consultancy or training spread over each contract year, on such work as the client may require. Access to telephone/e-mail advice on an unlimited number of occasions. Assistance with sourcing safety supplies and services. Priority over non-contract clients. Annual fees invoiced in equal quarterly instalments, regardless of when the allocation of consultancy time is actually used. Minimum initial term is two years. Framed “Certificate of Appointment”  For more information or to discuss further details, costs or requirements, contact our friendly team and we will be happy to help. See contact options below.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[9]=new Array("als-0-aboutus.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos Health & safety Training Occupational hygiene FREE advice! FREE first consultancy meeting. Contact us to book an appointment. 01375 673279  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  About us  ALS – For friendly, professional and cost-effective service ALS was established in 1985 as an independent safety, health and environmental consultancy to provide a service to enable organisations to comply with the growing amount of health and safety legislation. Over many years ALS has offered objective and innovative risk management solutions for many clients (both in the public and private sector) including The University of Cambridge, Kodak, Hertfordshire County Council, Manpower, Shell Facilities Management, The Royal College of Surgeons, Corporation of London, and University College London. > testimonials Our expertise falls into four key areas: Asbestos Health and safety Training Occupational hygiene Our prestigious client base demonstrates our strong standing in the health and safety industry and the high number of repeat business is a testament to the excellent relationships we forge with our clients. > client list How we work and who works for us Although our work is of a serious nature you will find us a friendly and flexible organisation, we’re also competitive on price. We work with and nurture businesses and institutions, large and small, building up lasting friendships both across the UK and internationally. These relationships have developed into long term placements with clients for key staff. ALS has 40 staff including project managers, surveyors, analysts, lab technicians, health and safety consultants and occupational hygienists. Our health and safety consultants are corporate members of IOSH. Our experience, continuing professional development and wide range of consultancy contribute to our first-rate reputation for providing a cost-effective and practical approach to health and safety. Why appoint ALS? Safety legislation requires that every employer must appoint a ‘competent person’ to assist with the health and safety management at work. By appointing a Safety Consultancy as your ‘competent person’ you will be able to get on with your own job and forget about trying to interpret the latest rules and regulations. Our consultants are experts in their own field of operation and are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance for your protection. We offer a rapid response and nationwide coverage. As well as working on a one-off project basis, we also offer an Appointed Safety Advisor Service which gives you discounted rates and ongoing safety consultancy all the year round. > Appointed Safety Advisor Service Health & safety services: We can implement a management system for you based on the HSE guidance HSG65 “Successful Health and Safety Management”. We provide all the necessary services to assist you in managing each element of the system, from policy development and risk assessment, to writing procedures and auditing. By working closely with ALS you can rest assured that your organisation is not going to fall foul as far as Health and Safety is concerned. Contractors Many contractors now find themselves in the position of having to produce pre-tender health and safety documentation for prospective clients. These documents may include safety policy, risk assessments and staff training records. ALS is experienced in working alongside contract firms in meeting the client’s needs regarding necessary documentation and training.  Asbestos ALS was one of the first in the country to be accredited by UKAS for asbestos testing in 1988 and as an inspection body in 2001. We have and maintain all current accreditations available. We have just achieved accreditation for undertaking Four Stage Clearances. We also hold a supervisory asbestos license. Training ALS is an approved training course provider for BOHS, IOSH and CIEH.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[10]=new Array("als-0-contact.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos Health & safety Training Occupational hygiene FREE advice! FREE first consultancy meeting. Contact us to book an appointment. 01375 673279  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Contact us!  ALS contact details:  Adamson’s Laboratory Services Limited, 49 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. SS17 9AA Telephone: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059  Email: info@alsltd.com Find us: > online map      | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[11]=new Array("ALS training Courses Flyer 2006.pdf","Training Courses Flyer 2006","","Asbestos Training Dates 2006 The British Occupational Hygiene Society proficiency modules and specialist occupational hygiene module in asbestos will assist your personnel becoming competent to the industry standards. ALS is an approved BOHS course provider and assessor, offering these courses throughout the year. Alternative awareness and non examination courses can be provided on request. In-house courses are also available. P401 Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples 14 - 16 March 18 - 20 July 07 - 09 November P402 Building Surveys and Bulk Sampling 07 - 09 February 05 - 07 September 23 - 25 May P403 Asbestos Fibre Counting 24 - 25 January 11 - 12 July 26 - 27 April 18 - 19 October P404 Air Sampling and Clearance Testing 18 - 19 January 05 - 06 July 19 - 20 April 10 - 11 October For more information or to book a course ring 01375 673279 or email kaym@alsltd.com ALS 49 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Essex SS17 9AA Phone 01375 673279 Fax 01375 678059 www.alsltd.com kaym@alsltd.com A wholly owned subsidiary of the PHSC plc group Training Courses 2006 ALS P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings 27 - 30 March 19 - 22 September 19 - 22 June P406 Supervision and Management of the safe removal and disposal of asbestos 07 - 10 March 03 - 06 October 27 - 30 June S301 Asbestos and Other Fibres 20 - 24 February 22 - 24 November 05 - 09 June Health and Safety Training Dates 2006 As organisations continue to be bombarded with a plethora of health and safety legislation, it is necessary for employers to provide suitable and sufficient information and training. ALS provides a comprehensive health and safety training portfolio from which you can select or, alternatively, work with us to provide you with a tailor made package. All our courses can run at your own workplace ­ please contact the Training Department or e-mail as below. Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessment - 1/2 Day Delegates will be trained to undertake a workstation risk assessment as required by the DSE Regulations 1992 and act as a `focal point'. 16 February 07 June 03 October IOSH Managing Safely - 4 Days Managing Safely will assist managers or supervisors in implementing the safety management system and discharging their duties prescribed under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. IOSH Working Safely (new syllabus) - 1 Day The study of common workplace hazards and risk control measures ensures that delegates contribute to Health and Safety culture and that individual responsibilities are clearly understood. 07-10 February 27-30 June 10-13 October 23 March 13 June 07 September 13 December Confined Spaces Awareness - 1 Day This course provides knowledge of the hazards presented when working in confined spaces and the techniques required for risk management and statutory compliance. Health & Safety Awareness - 1 Day Delegates will be able to understand their legal duties and contribute effectively to the organisation's safety management system. 28 March 13 July 28 November 04 April 26 October Manual Handling Techniques - 1/2 Day This training course will raise employee awareness and teach correct lifting techniques for the handling of loads. CIEH Risk Assessment - 1 Day This Chartered Institute of Environmental Hygiene course is designed for those who have a responsibility to conduct workplace risk assessments. 01 March 17 July 08 November Noise Risk Assessment - 1 Day This training provides practical guidance in undertaking a basic noise risk assessment using recommended techniques 21 February 04 July 14 November Manual Handling Trainer - 3 Days Delegates will be able to train personnel in the use of correct manual handling techniques and undertake a manual handling risk assessment. 09 March 19 September Legionella Awareness - 1 Day This training provides awareness for responsible managers in the day to day management of water systems. 01-03 March 17-19 July 08-10 November COSHH Risk Assessment - 1 Day This training provides practical experience in undertaking risk assessment for COSHH in a workplace setting, which will enable the delegate to relate and engage in the process within their own working environment. 23 February 22 August 09 May 16 November Bespoke Training Courses Delegates are introduced to the theory of `Root Cause' or ALS can devise training courses to suit the client's needs or adapt existing courses to cover specific requirements. 11 April 17 October For more information or to book a course ring 01375 673279 or email kaym@alsltd.com ALS 49 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Essex SS17 9AA Phone 01375 673279 Fax 01375 678059 www.alsltd.com kaym@alsltd.com A wholly owned subsidiary of the PHSC plc group");sQ1[12]=new Array("als-0-links.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos Health & safety Training Occupational hygiene FREE advice! FREE first consultancy meeting. Contact us to book an appointment. 01375 673279  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Useful links   > www.ukas.co.uk > www.cieh.org.uk > www.hse.gov.uk > www.iosh.co.uk > www.bohs.org > www.phsc.co.uk > www.rsaenvironmentalhealth.co.uk  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[13]=new Array("als-sitemap.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Close window •   > ALS homepage > Health and safety check > Asbestos legal requirements  > Testimonials > About us > Our service > Clients > Contact us  ALS asbestos services: > Asbestos homepage > Asbestos surveying > Asbestos management > ARMS asbestos management database > ARMS database technical specifications > Air monitoring > Asbestos identification  ALS health and safety services: > Health and safety homepage > Health and safety management > Risk assessment > DDA accessibility > Legionella > Environmental management > Food safety > Appointed Safety Advisor Service > Fire risk assessment  ALS training services: > Training homepage > Course subjects > Course qualifications > Booking a course > Training services  ALS occupational hygiene services: > Occupational hygiene homepage > Water quality & Legionella assessments > Noise assessment > Hazardous substances monitoring > LEV/Indoor Air Quality Monitoring > Mercury detection and monitoring  Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[14]=new Array("Brochure.pdf","A4 inserts","","Environmental Management Many managers are unclear how environmental legislation affects their business. Stricter legislation and growing public awareness means that companies are increasingly at risk of regulatory action, additional costs and threat to their reputation. In order to achieve desired environmental performance, environmental issues need to be integrated within the overall management activity of an organisation. Environmental risks should be identified, assessed and managed. This may include issues such as air quality, waste, effluent, noise, water quality, contaminated land and transport. ALS has worked with a number of prestigious clients to manage environmental risks and develop their environmental management system. ALS provides a comprehensive environmental management service. Policy definition and strategy formulation Environmental management systems Environmental auditing Contaminated land investigations Site monitoring for atmospheric emissions Advice on waste management techniques Noise and vibration monitoring Air quality testing and management Training Expert witness ALS Limited 49 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Essex SS17 9AA Phone 01375 673279 Fax 01375 678059 www.alsltd.com info@alsltd.com Health and Safety Management There are over 1 million accidents at work in the UK each year, this results in over 7 million lost mandays per year with a estimated cost to industry of over £2 billion. (Statistics 2000/2001) Every manager faces increasing demands to integrate health and safety considerations into everyday business decisions. As the amount of legislation increases and becomes more stringent and complex, it is more difficult to maintain compliance. A pro-active approach to the management of health and safety is vital in order to protect employees, comply with legislation and improve productivity and profitability. The key to the effective management of health and safety is risk assessment. ALS has over 15 years experience in providing health and safety consultancy to a wide and diverse range of industry and business. ALS provides a comprehensive health and safety management service. Development of policy and procedures Risk assessments Auditing of policies, procedures and working methods Safety inspections and surveys Planning Supervisor within the framework of the CDM Regulations. Nominated health and safety specialist Fire risk assessments Accident investigation Training Telephone help line ALS Limited 49 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Essex SS17 9AA Phone 01375 673279 Fax 01375 678059 www.alsltd.com info@alsltd.com Asbestos Management It is estimated that 85% of buildings within the UK still have significant quantities of asbestoscontaining materials present. The number of asbestos related deaths continues to rise in the UK, with current figures reaching 2,000 per annum. The HSE has recognised the risk of exposure to asbestos and has made it a legal duty to assess and manage the risk of asbestos in buildings. It is essential to know the location and condition of asbestos within buildings, to maintain written records and to document actions, and to have a management system and procedures in place to avoid exposure to asbestos fibres. At a time when regulatory compliance has never been so stringent, clients are relying on their consultants to demonstrate higher levels of quality and reliability. ALS Ltd has not only achieved UKAS accreditation for testing and sampling but was also one of the first companies to be accredited as an Inspection Body, to undertake asbestos surveys of premises. Our quality system meets ISO17025 and EN45004. ALS holds a supervisory asbestos license. ALS provides a comprehensive asbestos management service. Project management Survey and risk assessment Air monitoring On site supervision of asbestos removal Analysis of bulk materials Development of policy and procedures Contract administration Production of work specification Training Asbestos register database Expert witness ALS Limited 49 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Essex SS17 9AA Phone 01375 673279 Fax 01375 678059 www.alsltd.com info@alsltd.com Asbestos Register Management System THE DUTY TO MANAGE ASBESTOS ARMS Password protection / User log for security over Networks Administrator selection for individual user rights Priority Asbestos Risk Management Register Adaptable to suit all estate portfolios Ability to use algorithms in line with MDHS 100 Instantly accessible and updateable Inclusion of photographs and AutoCAD drawings Flexible print function A new duty to manage asbestos in premises has been added to the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002. People responsible for repair and maintenance of the premises (e.g. Facilities Manager, managing agents etc) must ensure that asbestos containing materials (ACM's) within those premises are properly managed. The first step of the management process is to undertake an asbestos risk assessment survey. Asbestos Registers are traditionally paper. Although these contain all the information required to manage the asbestos, they are generally considered to be inflexible, awkward to use and adapt for information transfer. Asbestos Register Management System (ARMS) is designed to collate information from an asbestos location survey assessment and make it readily available to interested parties. Asbestos Register Management System is simple cost effective and ultimately updateable, it is extremely user friendly requiring little prior computer literacy to enable people to edit or view the database. Asbestos Register Management System has been designed taking into account the HSE's MDHS 100 `Surveying, Sampling and Assessment of asbestos-containing materials' and features: Asbestos Register Management System is a searchable ACM database assisting duty holders to comply with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002. Sample details including optional algorithm score in line with MDHS100 recommendations Multi-Site/Properties Easy to use toolbar for navigation around Database Site information at a glance Store/view AutoCAD Survey plans Individual sample summary with Photographs Comprehensive 5 part report ALS Limited 49 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Essex SS17 9AA Phone 01375 673279 Fax 01375 678059 www.alsltd.com info@alsltd.com Occupational Hygiene Occupational hygiene is the science devoted to the detection and control of hazards that may cause injury or ill health to people at work. This includes identifying hazardous Chemical, Physical and Biological agents, evaluating the extent of the risk due to exposure to these hazardous agents, and the control of those risks to prevent ill health in the long or short term. It deals with such varied environmental stresses as chemical pollutants, noise, vibration, temperature extremes, ionising radiations and other electromagnetic waves, and micro-organisms. The range of problems continues to expand as new chemicals and new processes are developed. At ALS, our team of experienced Occupational Hygienists understand how hazardous agents in the workplace may affect the health of those who work there and how to measure the significance of these effects. We specialise in controlling the risks to health in practical and cost effective ways. ALS provides a comprehensive occupational hygiene service. Assessment of risks to health from exposure to hazardous substances COSHH assessments Workplace air monitoring Noise surveys and assessment of exposure Water quality and legionella assessments Local exhaust ventilation testing and appraisal Indoor air quality assessments Manual handling risk assessments Display screen equipment risk assessments Microbiological monitoring Training ALS Limited 49 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Essex SS17 9AA Phone 01375 673279 Fax 01375 678059 www.alsltd.com info@alsltd.com Training Courses To meet their duties of care under the law, organisations must provide their employees with training that will provide sufficient information to allow employees to operate health and safety procedures. It must include an awareness of workplace hazards and the skills and knowledge to control them. ALS believes that quality health and safety is essential to ensure success in achieving good practices. Our courses are designed to aid the client in maintaining good practices and to ensure compliance with existing legislation. We provide a wide range of health and safety training that should enable any organisation to meet their needs and to develop an increasing safety culture, without resorting to shock tactics or petty statements of the obvious. We would like your employees to enjoy their health and safety training and for it to go on having an effect on behaviour and practice for many years. ALS provides a comprehensive health and safety training portfolio from which you can select or alternatively work with us to tailor make your own training course. Induction training courses General health and safety Environmental Manual handling Risk assessment COSHH assessment Asbestos Fire Safety Construction Safety Occupational hygiene ALS Limited 49 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Essex SS17 9AA Phone 01375 673279 Fax 01375 678059 www.alsltd.com info@alsltd.com");sQ1[15]=new Array("healthcheck.htm","ALS Health and Safety Check-up","Information on the types of bespoke training courses run by PHSC","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Try our free health and safety review now! Fill in the table below for a free 3 minute check-up of your health and safety status. 1. Do you have an up-to-date H&S policy that reflects what you actually do, and highlights the people who are responsible for ensuring it happens? Yes No 2. Are you aware that every organisation requires a “Competent Person” to assist with health and safety management?” Yes No 3. Have risk assessments by a competent person been completed for your workplace and work tasks? Yes No 4. Have you assessed tasks that may include a hazardous manual handling activity? Yes No 5. Do you have a simple mechanism for keeping up to date with health and safety standards and changes in legislation? Yes No 6. Have you made sure your workplace is suitable for disabled workers and visitors? Yes No 7. Have you completed a fire risk assessment of your workplace and is it up-to-date? Yes No 8. Do you arrange for regular training in health and safety? (eg induction, management training, general awareness) Yes No 9. Do you know whether you are meeting all your legal requirements for H&S? Yes No 10. Are you aware of recent changes in legislation to do with: work at height, hazardous waste, food safety etc? Yes No | top of page |  Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC  Keywords: PHSC, Personnel Health & Safety Consultants, Health, Safety, Health & Safety, consultancy, accredited, training, bespoke, courses");sQ1[16]=new Array("als-asbestos-surveys.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos home Asbestos surveying Asbestos management ARMS asbestos register management system Air monitoring Asbestos identification Asbestos training ALS offer a wide range of asbestos training > asbestos training  Asbestos legal requirements Need to know about your legal requirements and responisbilites? Visit > legal requirements or > contact us and we'll tell you how we can help.  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  ASBESTOS Asbestos surveying Asbestos regulations: The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 (CAWR) introduced Regulation 4, the new explicit duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises. This important legislation tackles the biggest occupational health killer in the U.K. – asbestos related disease. Of the 3,500 people currently dying each year of asbestos related diseases, 25% have once worked in the building and maintenance trades and often would have worked unknowingly on, or near to, asbestos containing materials (ACMs). The requirements of the duty to manage seek to prevent further unknowing exposure to asbestos by building and maintenance workers. The duty holder is responsible for the safe management of asbestos containing material within such premises. In order to enable him to manage the risk from the asbestos, the duty holder shall ensure that a suitable and sufficient assessment is carried out as to whether asbestos is or is liable to be present in the premises. The duty holder's responsiblities: The duty to manage requires those in control of premises to: Take reasonable steps to determine the location and condition of materials likely to contain asbestos Presume materials contain asbestos unless there is strong evidence that they do not Make and keep an up-to-date record of the location and condition of the ACMs or presumed ACMs in the premises Assess the risk of the likelihood of anyone being exposed to fibres from these materials Prepare a plan setting out how the risks form the materials are to be managed Take the necessary steps to put the plan into action Review and monitor the plan periodically Provide information on the location and condition of the materials to anyone who is liable to work on or disturb them Complying with these regulations means the completion of an asbestos survey. By carrying out an asbestos survey, a risk assessment can then be produced providing the first part of the management plan and working towards the prevention or reduction of exposure to asbestos. How ALS can help: Since 1985 ALS have been undertaking asbestos surveys for prestigious clients. ALS is accredited by UKAS in compliance with ISO 17020 as an Inspection Body to carry out asbestos surveys in accordance with MDHS 100 “Surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos–containing materials”.  ALS can undertake three types of survey. Type 1 – Location and assessment survey (presumptive survey) Type 2 – Standard sampling, identification and assessment survey (sampling survey) Type 3 - Full access sampling and identification survey (pre-demolition/major refurbishment surveys) All ALS survey information is collected on handheld computers and presented in the form of an asbestos register database which fully complies with the CAWR and, more importantly, the ACMs are managed successfully therefore reducing exposure and potential death. Contact us now for a no obligation quotation.  ALS Asbestos Register Management System (ARMS) - making life easier! The ALS database is a user-friendly, cost effective and, ultimately, updatable system to manage your Asbestos Risk Assessments. It is fully compliant with MDHS 100 and is compatible with Personal Digital Assistants (PDA). ARMS is ideal for all companies – large or small - making information readily accessible to all interested parties. For more information about ARMS and the different levels of benefits visit: > ARMS Asbestos Register Management System | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[17]=new Array("als-asbestos-management.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos home Asbestos surveying Asbestos management ARMS asbestos register management system Air monitoring Asbestos identification Asbestos training ALS offer a wide range of asbestos training > asbestos training  Asbestos legal requirements Need to know about your legal requirements and responsibilities? Visit > legal requirements or > contact us and we'll tell you how we can help.  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  ASBESTOS Asbestos management The importance of asbestos management: Did you know ... It is estimated that 85% of buildings within the UK still have significant quantities of asbestos containing materials present. The number of asbestos related deaths continues to rise in the UK, with current figures reaching 2,000 per annum. The HSE has recognised the risk of exposure to asbestos and has made it a legal duty to assess and manage the risk of asbestos in buildings. It is essential to know the location and condition of asbestos within buildings, to maintain written records and to document actions, and to have a management system and procedures in place to avoid exposure to asbestos fibres. At a time when regulatory compliance has never been so stringent, clients are relying on their consultants to demonstrate higher levels of quality and reliability How ALS can help: ALS Ltd has not only achieved UKAS accreditation for testing and sampling but was one of the first companies to be accredited as an Inspection Body, to undertake asbestos surveys of premises. Our quality system meets ISO17025 and ISO17020. ALS holds a supervisory asbestos license. ALS participates in RICE and AIMS quality checking systems. ALS holds a supervisory asbestos license. ALS provides a comprehensive asbestos management service. Asbestos project management services:   Asbestos Survey and risk assessment Air monitoring On site supervision of asbestos removal Analysis of bulk materials Development of policy and procedures Contract administration Production of work specification Training Asbestos register database Expert witness  ALS Asbestos Register Management System (ARMS) - making life easier! The ALS database is a user-friendly, cost effective and, ultimately, updatable system to manage your Asbestos Risk Assessments. It is fully compliant with MDHS 100 and is compatible with Personal Digital Assistants (PDA). ARMS is ideal for all companies – large or small - making information readily accessible to all interested parties. For more information about ARMS and the different levels of benefits visit: > ARMS Asbestos Register Management System For costs and ordering details tel: 01375 673279 | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[18]=new Array("als-asbestos-management-database.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos home Asbestos surveying Asbestos management ARMS asbestos register management system Air monitoring Asbestos identification Asbestos training ALS offer a wide range of asbestos training > asbestos training  Asbestos legal requirements Need to know about your legal requirements and responsibilities? Visit > legal requirements or > contact us and we'll tell you how we can help.  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  ASBESTOS Asbestos register management system Managing asbestos reports and data A new duty to manage asbestos in premises has been added to the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002. People responsible for repair and maintenance of the premises (e.g. Facilities Manager, Managing Agents) must ensure that asbestos containing materials (ACM's) within those premises are properly managed.The first step of the management process is to undertake an asbestos risk assessment survey. Asbestos Registers are traditionally paper based. Although these contain all the information required to manage the asbestos, they are generally considered to be inflexible, awkward to use and adapt for information transfer. How ALS can help ALS has created ARMS - a purpose-built asbestos management database system designed to make the handling, planning and updating of asbestos information efficient, easy and user friendly. How ARMs can help you The duty to manage asbestos in premises is an ongoing requirement under the CAWR 2002. The duty holder must ensure that asbestos containing materials (ACMs) within those premises are effectively managed. The first step of the management process is to undertake an asbestos risk assessment survey throughout your premises thus obtaining a detailed register of the ACMs. The Asbestos Register Management System (ARMS) has been designed to house this survey data in an easy to use, fast & efficient database enabling you to effectively manage the asbestos in your premises. As a principal part of the ongoing duty to manage asbestos in buildings, it is a requirement that all identified ACMs within your premises must be re-inspected at least once every 12 months. With the ARMS & the integrated Pocket PC module, the re-inspection process is very straightforward, accurate & time efficient. The Pocket PC module enables a surveyor to revisit a site with all the ACM data conveniently available and to record any changes in the data at source, saving valuable reporting time & ensuring the maximum accuracy. ARMS will automatically log this new re-inspection data, creating an archive file showing historical inspections and changes to the ACMs state throughout the life of its management.  Password protection & user log for security on networks MDHS 100 compliant Digital photographs AutoCAD drawings The benefits of using ARMS Asbestos Register Management System (ARMS) is designed to collate information from an asbestos location survey assessment and make it readily available to interested parties. Asbestos Register Management System (ARMS) is simple cost effective and ultimately updateable, it is extremely user friendly requiring little prior computer literacy to enable people to view or edit the database. Asbestos Register Management System (ARMS) has been designed taking into account the HSE's MDHS 100 'Surveying, Sampling and Assessment of asbestos - containing materials'. Asbestos Register Management System (ARMS) is a searchable ACM database assisting duty holders to comply with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002. Detailed information: > Technical specifications Sample screens from ARMS: > CAD image display (52Kb) > Pocket PC screen (31Kb) > Management notes screen (51Kb) Demo: > Download a demo of ARMS for FREE (2.3Mg) For costs and ordering details tel: 01375 673279 Contact us for a CD version of the ARMS trial > request form | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[19]=new Array("als-asbestos-air-monitoring.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos home Asbestos surveying Asbestos management ARMS asbestos register management system Air monitoring Asbestos identification Asbestos training ALS offer a wide range of asbestos training > asbestos training  Asbestos legal requirements Need to know about your legal requirements and responsibilities? Visit > legal requirements or > contact us and we'll tell you how we can help.  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  ASBESTOS Air monitoring Sampling and analysis of airborne fibre concentrations ALS holds UKAS accreditation for asbestos air sampling and fibre counting and was one of the first organisations to achieve accreditation for the 4 stage clearance in January 2006. Our experienced team of analysts are able to offer our clients total piece of mind that asbestos removal works have been carried out to the highest possible standards, carrying out initial site audits, thorough visual inspection and clearance air monitoring. The principal of air sampling involves drawing a known flow rate of air through a filter for a measured time, so that particles are collected. The airborne fibre sampling procedures using Phase Contrast Microscopy include the following: Compliance Monitoring Background Sampling Leak (enclosure check) sampling Clearance Indicator Sampling and Certificate of Re-Occupation Reassurance sampling Assessment of the suitability of respirator protection Site-specific testing strategies are formulated to meet the requirements of each project and samples are analysed onsite in accordance with HSG 248. Once the site has been cleared of all plant and materials used for the asbestos removal project, our analysts can issue a Certificate of Reoccupation in accordance with Regulations 16 of the CAWR 2002. If you would like to discuss your air monitoring and clearance testing requirements please feel free to contact our dedicated staff.  ALS Asbestos Register Management System (ARMS) - making life easier! The ALS database is a user-friendly, cost effective and, ultimately, updatable system to manage your Asbestos Risk Assessments. It is fully compliant with MDHS 100 and is compatible with Personal Digital Assistants (PDA). ARMS is ideal for all companies – large or small - making information readily accessible to all interested parties. For more information about ARMS and the different levels of benefits visit: > ARMS Asbestos Register Management System | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[20]=new Array("als-asbestos-identification.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos home Asbestos surveying Asbestos management ARMS asbestos register management system Air monitoring Asbestos identification Asbestos training ALS offer a wide range of asbestos training > asbestos training  Asbestos legal requirements Need to know about your legal requirements and responsibilities? Visit > legal requirements or > contact us and we'll tell you how we can help.  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  ASBESTOS Asbestos identification Asbestos testing service ALS has been UKAS accredited for the identification of asbestos in material samples since 1987. All of the asbestos identification preformed by ALS is carried out by our team of experts all of whom are qualified to BOHS P401: Identification of asbestos in bulk samples. Our team of analysts are employed full time to analyse the samples using polarised light microscopy as defined in HSE document HSG248 “Asbestos: The Analyst’s guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures”. Our recently refurbished laboratory enables us to provide our clients with a rapid turnaround of results whilst ensuring that their accuracy is not compromised. Potential Asbestos fibres are identified using the following method: an initial visual examination is carried out of the sample to tease out any potential fibres and to assess the current treatment required. sample treatment takes place if required, to isolate any fibres. a more detailed search using a stereo microscope takes place to classify the fibre types. any fibres found are mounted onto microscope slides and immersed in a Refractive Index Liquid (RI), this is to simulate as close as possible the original specification of the fibre Polarised Light Microscopy is now used to positively identify any asbestos materials within the sample. The following properties are used to identify the types of asbestos fibres present: Colour Pleochroism Morphology Birefringence Angle of Extinction Sign of Elongation Dispersion Staining  Additional services In addition to our asbestos testing service, we can also come out to you and take asbestos samples. This service can save you a lot of worry about how you are handling and transporting asbestos containing materials and allows for a safe, rapid turnaround. If you would like further information on our laboratories please feel free to contact our dedicated team.  ALS Asbestos Register Management System (ARMS) - making life easier! The ALS database is a user-friendly, cost effective and, ultimately, updatable system to manage your Asbestos Risk Assessments. It is fully compliant with MDHS 100 and is compatible with Personal Digital Assistants (PDA). ARMS is ideal for all companies – large or small - making information readily accessible to all interested parties. For more information about ARMS and the different levels of benefits visit: > ARMS Asbestos Register Management System | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[21]=new Array("als-training-courses.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Training home Course subjects Course qualifications Booking a course Training services Training For 2006 course dates > 2006 course dates (pdf 648kb)  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Training ALS course subjects Training with ALS Health & Safety training is a statutory requirement. Poorly trained employees are a legal and financial liability. All members of staff must have sufficient training to ensure competence, however this investment will ultimately contribute to the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the operation. ALS offers a high standard of accredited and tailored training courses, delivered either 'in-house' or at our own training facility. We offer IOSH, BOHS and CIEH training courses, which are certificated by the awarding bodies. We also provide our own certificated courses, including DSE, Train the Manual Handling Trainer, Manual Handling Techniques, Confined Space Hazard Awareness and Health & Safety Awareness. > see full list of ALS health and safety courses   Course subject search: Choose a course subject below to find course details, dates and prices. Health and Safety Asbestos Bespoke Training Courses If you have specific training needs, or require a course outside the remit of accredited training, ALS can devise a bespoke package to suit your requirements. We can also adapt existing courses to cover different workplace issues. Contact us for more information: 01375 673279 > enquiries Find the right qualification: > course qualifications  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[22]=new Array("als-asbestos-legal-requirements.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos home Asbestos surveying Asbestos management ARMS asbestos register management system Air monitoring Asbestos identification Asbestos training ALS offer a wide range of asbestos training > asbestos training  Asbestos legal requirements Need to know about your legal requirements and responsibilities? Visit > legal requirements or > contact us and we'll tell you how we can help.  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  ASBESTOS Asbestos legal requirements Asbestos Legal requirements The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 (CAWR) applies to all work activities involving asbestos-containing materials. It places duties on an employer, including self-employed, who carry out, ‘any work which exposes or is liable to expose any of his employee to asbestos…’ to protect all employees and anyone else who may be affected by the work. There is also a specific duty under CAWR to manage asbestos in buildings to ensure that asbestos is kept in good condition and to prevent uncontrolled work or releases. What will Duty to Manage mean to you? The requirements of the Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 seek to prevent further unknowing exposure to asbestos of building and maintenance workers with the aim of saving 5000 lives over the next 50 years. The HSE has recognised the risk of exposure to asbestos and since 21st May 2004 has made it a legal duty to assess and manage the risk of asbestos in buildings.  It is essential to know the location and condition of asbestos within buildings, to maintain written records, to document actions and to have a management system and procedures in place to avoid exposure to asbestos fibres. The new regulation covers all non-domestic premises, whatever type of business is carried out in them. It also covers the common areas of domestic premises, including halls, stairwells, lift shafts, roof spaces and external areas. Who will be the dutyholder? All those who have responsibility for the maintenance and or/repair of non-domestic premises have duties under this regulation. The extent of the legal duty is determined by the terms of any tenancy agreement or contract that applies, and in the absence of any such agreement, on the degree of control the party has over premises. The dutyholder may well be the landlord, tenant or a managing agent, depending on the circumstances of the case. In some situations, responsibility could be shared between two or more parties. The regulation also includes a duty to co-operate, which applies widely. This will, for example, require a tenant to allow a landlord to gain access to a building to carry out a survey. Also a building surveyor or architect who had plans which show information on the whereabouts of asbestos would be expected to make theses available to the dutyholder at a reasonable cost. What should the dutyholder be doing immediately? Check that the current arrangements for the management of asbestos within their premises are effective and are being applied properly; Adopt a precautionary approach to maintenance work. Until a proper assessment of their premises has been carried out, they must assume that all materials being worked on are asbestos, adopting the standards set out in ‘Asbestos essentials’; and carry out an initial inspection of the premises to look for serious damage and disturbance and take effective remedial action as necessary. What should dutyholders do next? Plan their compliance strategy. This should include:; Deciding what type of inspection/survey is appropriate Identifying who should carry out the work, and who should manage the whole process Determining priorities in terms of which buildings or parts of buildings must be tackled first Deciding how information is to be recorded/retrieved and in what form Considering how maintenance activities will be controlled to warn those at risk and control exposure to asbestos Deciding who should review the arrangements and how often  If this information has highlighted areas that you aren’t sure of, contact us for a free guide to MDHS 100 and to arrange a consultation.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[23]=new Array("als-asbestos-management-database-tech.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Asbestos home Asbestos surveying Asbestos management ARMS asbestos register management system Air monitoring Asbestos identification Asbestos training ALS offer a wide range of asbestos training > asbestos training  Asbestos legal requirements Need to know about your legal requirements and responsibilities? Visit > legal requirements or > contact us and we'll tell you how we can help.  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com ASBESTOS Asbestos register management system <back ARMS technical specifications:   Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Microsoft Access 640 x 480 screen size 256mb RAM 2.53GHz Pocket PC Windows Mobile TM Version 5.0 Dell AximTM X51-416MHz 64MB SDRAM  Sample screens from ARMS: > CAD image display (52Kb) > Pocket PC screen (31Kb) > Management notes screen (51Kb) Demo: > Download a demo of ARMS for FREE (2.3Mg) For costs and ordering details tel: 01375 673279 Contact us for a CD version of the ARMS trial > request form | Top of page| Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[24]=new Array("als-health-and-safety-management.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  H&S home Appointed Safety Advisor H&S management Risk assessment Fire risk assessment DDA accessibility Legionella Environmental management Food safety Health & safety training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > health and safety training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Health & Safety Management Why health and safety management? Workplace accidents in the UK each year results in over 35 million lost working days per annum, with an estimated cost to industry of up to £6.5 billion (UK Statistics 2004/2005). Every manager faces increasing demands to integrate health and safety considerations into every day business decisions. As the amount of legislation increases and becomes more stringent and complex, it is more difficult to maintain compliance. Risk Assessment and ALS The key to the effective management of health and safety is > risk assessment. ALS has over 15 years experience in providing health and safety consultancy to a wide and diverse range of industry and business. ALS provides a comprehensive health and safety management service. ALS health and safety management services: Development of policy and procedures Risk assessments Auditing of polices, procedures and working methods Safety inspection and surveys Planning Supervisor within the framework of the CDM Regulations Telephone help line Competent person as required by law Fire risk assessments Accident investigation We also provide health and safety training > training  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[25]=new Array("als-health-and-safety-risk.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  H&S home Appointed Safety Advisor H&S management Risk assessment Fire risk assessment DDA accessibility Legionella Environmental management Food safety Health & safety training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > health and safety training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Health & Safety Risk assessment What is risk assessment? We can provide a qualified safety practitioner to assess the risk to your business.  Significant hazards are identified and the level of risk from those hazards defined.  Risk control measures are then applied in order to reduce the risk to an acceptable level (as low as is reasonable practicable). A general risk assessment will identify overall risk; however specific risk assessments may be necessary with regard to specialised legislation (i.e. Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1998). The more common subjects that give rise to an assessment duty are: For General risks (Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations) Where exposure to substances may cause damage to health (Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations) (Control of Lead at Work Regulations) At workstations where computers are used (Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations) Where hazardous lifting or carrying tasks are undertaken (Manual Handling Operations Regulations) In noisy environments which could cause damage to hearing (Control of Noise at Work Regulations) Fire Safety Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order  For more information see: > Monitoring hazardous substances > Noise assessment > Fire risk assessment How ALS can help to assist in assessing the risk to your business Our assessment may take the form of a general risk review, or may involve a more detailed analysis of a specific hazard. All of these services and many more can be called upon as and when you need them via our > Appointed Safety Advisor Service.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[26]=new Array("als-health-and-safety-fire.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  H&S home Appointed Safety Advisor H&S management Risk assessment Fire risk assessment DDA accessibility Legionella Environmental management Food safety Health & safety training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > health and safety training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Health & Safety Fire risk assessment Your responsibilities With the impending introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, which will become law during 2006, businesses should be taking action now to ensure compliance. It is being introduced to consolidate and simplify the existing legislation. Fire certificates will be replaced by a risk-based assessment, whereby accountability lies solely and firmly with the “responsible person” in any business. It will no longer be the Fire Service’s duty to make sure the workplace is safe. That duty will lie with the “responsible person”, who will be held accountable under the new legislation. Employers currently have many responsibilities to comply with the law relating to fire safety of property and employees. However, responsibility for fire safety in non-domestic premises (including empty business premises) will rest solely with the designated “responsible person”. Employers have an obligation to carry out and have in place their own fire risk assessments, or employ a competent person to carry them out on their behalf. The employer, occupier, manager or owner of the building therefore will have sole responsibility for assessing the level of fire risk in a property by identifying any hazards present and addressing the risks they pose. Fire Protection Officers will monitor and enforce actions, but it will no longer be their duty to tell employers how to comply, although they will advise. If there are any matters of concern, the Fire Protection Officer may use their powers of enforcement, which vary from educating and informing, to an enforcement or prohibition notice, and possible prosecution. How ALS can help We can carry out your fire risk assessments and advise you how to ensure full compliance with workplace fire safety and current legislation. So why not contact us for a competitive quote today and let us put your fire risk assessment in place for you. This and many more of our services can be called upon as and when you need them via our > Appointed Safety Advisor Service.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[27]=new Array("als-health-and-safety-accessibility.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  H&S home Appointed Safety Advisor H&S management Risk assessment Fire risk assessment DDA accessibility Legionella Environmental management Food safety Health & safety training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > health and safety training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Health & Safety DDA Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) "From the 1st of Oct 2004, organisations that provide goods and services to the public were required by the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) to ensure that their premises and services can be accessed by disabled persons." Frequently asked questions Q. Who does the Act affect? A. Everyone who is considered to be a 'Service Provider'. Q. What duties do service providers have? A. Service Providers are required to make reasonable adjustments to physical features within their premises which may impede access to Disabled Persons. Q. What is a Disability? A. The Disability Rights Commission defines disability as "a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities" Q. What are Acess Audits? A. Access audits are now identified in the Code of Practice for Part III of the DDA as the best tool for the planned improvement of services and premises. Access auditing involves an inspection of a building to appraise its accessibility, which is judged against predetermined criteria. ALS DDA accessibility services: Access Audits Disability Discrimination Awareness Training DDA Compliance Consultancy For more about ALS training > training  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[28]=new Array("als-health-and-safety-legionella.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  H&S home Appointed Safety Advisor H&S management Risk assessment Fire risk assessment DDA accessibility Legionella Environmental management Food safety Health & safety training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > health and safety training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Health & Safety Legionella What is Legionnaires’ disease? Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria. Infection is caused by breathing in small droplets of water contaminated by the bacteria. The disease cannot be passed from one person to another. Everyone is potentially susceptible to infection. Where is legionella found? Legionella bacteria are common in natural water courses such as rivers and ponds. Since legionella are widespread in the environment, they can contaminate and grow in other water systems such as cooling towers and hot and cold water services. They survive low temperatures and thrive at temperatures between 20°c - 45°c if the conditions are right, e.g. if a supply of nutrients is present such as rust, sludge, algae and other bacteria. What are my duties under the law? Under health and safety legislation and the L8 Approved Code of Practice, you have to consider the risks from legionella that may affect your staff or members of the public and take suitable precautions. As an employer or a person in control of premises (e.g. landlord) you must: Identify and assess sources of risk Prepare a written scheme (or course of action) for preventing or controlling the risk Implement and manage the scheme appointing a person to be managerially responsible (known as the “responsible person”) Keep records and check that what has been done is effective As the employer or person in control of the premises the risk assessment is your responsibility. You need to find out if your water systems are likely to create a risk and that is where we can help. How ALS can help Our consultants can carry out comprehensive water system risk assessments, water sampling and testing. Contact us for a competitive quote today. We also offer Legionella Awareness training to help the “responsible person” to understand their duties and responsibilities. > Legionella Awareness training This and many more of our services can be called upon as and when you need them via our > Appointed Safety Advisor Service.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[29]=new Array("als-health-and-safety-environmental.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  H&S home Appointed Safety Advisor H&S management Risk assessment Fire risk assessment DDA accessibility Legionella Environmental management Food safety Health & safety training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > health and safety training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Health & Safety Environmental management Why use environmental management services? Many managers are unclear how environmental legislation affects their business. Stricter legislation and growing public awareness means that companies are increasingly at risk of regulatory action, additional costs and threat to their reputation. In order to achieve required environmental performance, environmental issues need to be integrated within the overall management activity of an organisation. Environmental risks should be identified, assessed and managed, this may include issues such as air quality, waste, effluent, noise, water quality, contaminated land and transport issues. ALS environmental management services ALS has worked with a number of prestigious clients to manage environmental risks and develop their environmental management system. ALS provides a comprehensive environmental management service: Policy definition and strategy formulation Environmental management systems Environmental auditing Contaminated land investigations Site monitoring for atmospheric emissions Advice on waste management techniques Noise and vibration monitoring Air quality testing and management Expert witness ALS also offers training > training  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[30]=new Array("als-health-and-safety-food.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  H&S home Appointed Safety Advisor H&S management Risk assessment Fire risk assessment DDA accessibility Legionella Environmental management Food safety Health & safety training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > health and safety training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Health & Safety Food safety Food safety services ALS provides this service through our sister company RSA. RSA is staffed by environmental health professionals at the top of their fields, the majority of them having come from food safety enforcement backgrounds. This gives RSA the advantage of knowing how to deliver the practical advice and training that you need, without going over the top, which gives you the chance to run your business! > see more RSA's consultants and trainers still regularly fulfill work placement contracts for Local Authorities, meaning that they stay up to speed with current enforcement practices, allowing you to stay ahead of the game. RSA offers food safety and hygiene consultancy, from basic advice and guidance to writing complex HACCP systems for large multi-site organisations. Also RSA can provide a full range of food safety and hygiene training courses from the foundation certificate in food hygiene to the advanced food safety certificate as well as specialist and bespoke courses between. ALS works with her sister company RSA to provide food safety services > RSA food safety   | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[31]=new Array("als-training-qualifications.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Training home Course subjects Course qualifications Booking a course Training services Training For 2006 course dates > 2006 course dates (pdf 648kb)  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Training ALS course qualifications Accredited courses: Accredited training packages, such as IOSH, CIEH and BOHS, are delivered in accordance with procedures laid down by the awarding bodies. These courses are verified by the governing bodies and certificates are therefore issued by them.  Written examinations may be in the form of multiple choice question papers, written assessments or projects. Practical assessments are also required as part of the BOHS asbestos training courses. Both the written and practical parts of the BOHS assessments need to be passed to gain the Proficiency Certificate in the specific module. ALS accredited courses: ALS provides its own certificated courses, including DSE, Train the Manual Handling Trainer, Manual Handling Techniques, Confined Space Hazard Awareness and Health & Safety Awareness. All of our general Health and Safety training courses are certificated by ALS, which may entail successful completion of a written assessment. Course material is held on file for scrutiny, if required.  Course qualification search: Choose a course qualification below to find course details, dates and prices. ALS BOHS CIEH IOSH Bespoke Training Courses If you have specific training needs, or require a course outside the remit of accredited training, ALS can devise a bespoke package to suit your requirements. We can also adapt existing courses to cover different workplace issues. Contact us for more information: 01375 673279 > enquiries Find the right subject: > course subjects  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[32]=new Array("als-training-booking.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Training home Course subjects Course qualifications Booking a course Training services Training For 2006 course dates > 2006 course dates (pdf 648kb)  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Training Booking an ALS course Booking a course There are 3 very simple ways to book a course with ALS:   Book online: Use our easy online booking form! > booking form   Book by telephone: Call our friendly team on 01375 673279.   Book by post: Training Co-ordinator, ALS, 49 Lampits Hill, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. SS17 9AA > download the booking form (MS Word)   What happens next after you have booked: Upon receipt of a booking, we will send you a letter confirmation and joining instructions will be issued prior to the course date giving all details. Course reference material in relation to the BOHS asbestos training will be sent in advance of course dates. Health and Safety training reference material will be issued on the day of the course. How to pay: Payment is required in advance of the course date Can we help? At ALS we want booking and attending a course to be a simple and easy experience so if you have any enquiries or problems please contact us and we will be happy to help.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[33]=new Array("als-training-services.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Training home Course subjects Course qualifications Booking a course Training services Training For 2006 course dates > 2006 course dates (pdf 648kb)  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Training ALS training services With impressive pass rates ALS must be doing something right! All our trainers are participating in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure their knowledge and skills are up to date. We measure the success of our training by the delegate pass rate and our target is 100%. Every delegate is given all necessary support to ensure that they achieve the best possible results. ALS holds all course material on record so that the client may verify the content and suitability at a future date if necessary. Delegate attendance and course feedback forms are forwarded to clients, copies of which are retained on file. At ALS we believe that health and safety training should be as interesting and stimulating as possible. We seek to engage each delegate and maintain a high level of interest by using up to date training techniques. Our trainers have extensive experience and are able to relate training issues to actual workplace incidents. ALS training and courses We offer IOSH, BOHS and CIEH training courses, which are certificated by the awarding bodies. We also provide our own certificated courses, including DSE, Train the Manual Handling Trainer, Manual Handling Techniques, Confined Space Hazard Awareness and Health & Safety Awareness. We can undertake a training needs analysis to identify your training requirements and also tailor our training to meet your specific needs. We deliver both public and in-house training courses. Training delivered on your premises for a number of people can make it more convenient and cost effective. Whether you have staff that require a basic level of training or competency in specific areas of H&S we can help with all your training needs. We offer training courses from general awareness right through to management training. Bespoke Training Courses If a client has specific training needs, or a course is required outside the remit of accredited training, we can devise a bespoke package to suit their requirements. We can also adapt existing courses to cover different workplace issues. Find the right course > course search  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[34]=new Array("als-occupational-hygiene-legionella.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Occupational hygiene home Water quality & Legionella assessments Noise assessment Hazardous substances monitoring LEV/Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Mercury Detection & Monitoring Occupational health training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Occupational hygiene Water quality & legionella assessment What is Legionnaires’ disease? Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria. Infection is caused by breathing in small droplets of water contaminated by the bacteria. The disease cannot be passed from one person to another. Everyone is potentially susceptible to infection. Where is legionella found? Legionella bacteria are common in natural water courses such as rivers and ponds. Since legionella are widespread in the environment, they can contaminate and grow in other water systems such as cooling towers and hot and cold water services. They survive low temperatures and thrive at temperatures between 20°c - 45°c if the conditions are right, e.g. if a supply nutrients is present such as rust, sludge, algae and other bacteria. What are my duties under the law? Under health and safety legislation and the L8 Approved Code of Practice, you have to consider the risks from legionella that may affect your staff or members of the public and take suitable precautions. As an employer or a person in control of premises (e.g. landlord) you must: Identify and assess sources of risk Prepare a scheme (or course of action) for preventing or controlling the risk Implement and manage the scheme appointing a person to be managerially responsible (known as the “responsible person”) Keep records and check that what has been done is effective As the employer or person in control of the premises the risk assessment is your responsibility. You need to find out if your water systems are likely to create a risk and that is where we can help. How ALS can help Our consultants can carry out comprehensive water system risk assessments, water sampling and testing. Contact us for a competitive quote today. We also offer Legionella Awareness training to help the “responsible person” to understand their duties and responsibilities. > Legionella Awareness training This and many more of our services can be called upon as and when you need them via our > Appointed Safety Advisor Service.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[35]=new Array("als-occupational-hygiene-noise.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Occupational hygiene home Water quality & Legionella assessments Noise assessment Hazardous substances monitoring LEV/Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Mercury Detection & Monitoring Occupational health training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Occupational hygiene Noise assessment Workplace Noise Assessment Exposure to high noise levels will cause noise induced hearing loss or conditions such as tinnitus. The damage to hearing is slow, painless and permanent. If you have to raise your voice to be heard by someone about 2 meters away, the noise level is probably excessive and a risk assessment should be undertaken by a competent person. Our consultants are able to carry out the noise risk assessment and can identify practical solutions to your problems. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 The new Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 came into force on 6th April 2006, replacing the Noise at Work Regulations 1989 and introducing lower noise exposure action limits and values. The aim of the new regulations is to ensure that workers are protected from excessive noise levels by controlling exposure The existing action levels were both be reduced by 5dB(A) and replaced by action values of 80dB(A) and 85dB(A) respectively. Lower Exposure Action Value: Employers must provide information and training, and undertake a risk assessment where a daily or weekly employee exposure of 80dB(A) is exceeded. Upper Exposure Action Value: Hearing protection must be provided and hearing protection zones identified when workers exceed a daily or weekly exposure of 85dB(A). Exposure Limit Value: There is also a limit of 87dB(A) above which workers must not be exposed. This takes account of any reduction in exposure due to the provision of hearing protection Noise Risk Assessment Noise induced hearing loss can be caused by either a sustained exposure to excessive noise levels or high impulses of noise, which can cause instant damage. Therefore, measurements are taken which assess the average ‘noise dose’ an individual is subjected to throughout the day and also any ‘peaks’ of noise which could result in instant hearing damage. Noise levels measurements are undertaken using an integrating data logging sound level meter or dosemeter worn by an employee for the duration of the working shift. Noise levels are recorded over a period of time in order to assess the personal noise dosage levels. Measurements are included in a report to the client in graphical form, along with recommendations for noise exposure control. How ALS can help We can undertake personal noise dosage monitoring and all work ranging from simple noise risk assessments of individual processes or machinery, through to full noise surveys. In every case you will receive a full written report together with recommendations in accordance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. If you feel that you may need a noise risk assessment within your workplace, ring us for an informal chat. This will help us to understand the issues within your workplace and enable us to suggest an assessment programme. This and many more of our services can be called upon as and when you need them via our > Appointed Safety Advisor Service.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[36]=new Array("als-occupational-hygiene-monitoring.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Occupational hygiene home Water quality & Legionella assessments Noise assessment Hazardous substances monitoring LEV/Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Mercury Detection & Monitoring Occupational health training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Occupational hygiene Hazardous substances monitoring Health risk Statistically, ill health represents a greater problem for employers than physical injury. Although 220 workers were killed in the past year and 363,000 seriously injured, up to 2 million people are currently suffering from work-related illness with 576,000 of these reported in the last 12 months. Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk. Legislation, such as the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. They must ensure that both employees and others who may be affected by their activities are safe and their exposure controlled. If you, as an employer, fail to adequately control hazardous substances, your employees could be affected. Effects from hazardous substance exposure can range from mild eye irritation to chronic lung disease or even, in the worst case scenario, a fatality. Hazardous substances include: substances used directly in work activities (e.g. adhesives, paints, cleaning agents) substances generated during work activities (e.g. dust fumes from soldering and welding); naturally occurring substances (e.g. grain dust); biological agents such as bacteria and other micro-organisms contamination of buildings, for example mercury or anthrax How ALS can help We can carry out your COSHH assessments, including exposure monitoring, and give recommendations on control methods. ALS can provide an extensive range of exposure monitoring from basic gravimetric sampling to detailed qualitative analysis/assessment of workplace hazards. Contact us for advice and a quote today. This and many more of our services can be called upon as and when you need them via our > Appointed Safety Advisor Service. | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[37]=new Array("als-occupational-hygiene-exhaust.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Occupational hygiene home Water quality & Legionella assessments Noise assessment Hazardous substances monitoring LEV/Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Mercury Detection & Monitoring Occupational health training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Occupational hygiene LEV/Indoor Air Quality Monitoring LEV/Indoor air quality monitoring Indoor air quality can be affected in many ways.  Internal pollution can be caused by such factors as construction materials used in the building, furnishings, fixtures, equipment and materials in use and even the land where the building is sited.  As an employer you have a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your employees who work in an indoor environment. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 requires employers to assess and control the exposure of their workforce to hazardous materials.  The Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 also require that a ‘sufficient supply of fresh or purified air’ is provided. Building Related Sickness (Sick building syndrome) Poor air quality can reduce productivity and increase sickness absence. The symptoms of building-related sickness can include: Irritation of eyes, nose and skin Headache Tiredness or lethargy Flu-like symptoms Breathing difficulties How ALS can help Our consultants have the necessary expertise and equipment to undertake a thorough building survey, detecting airborne contaminants including, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and many more airborne contaminants including substances as diverse as mercury and lead. The majority of our equipment is direct reading and will provide instant results. Other environmental factors such as temperature, noise, relative humidity, lighting levels and ventilation rates are also measured. Clients are then advised on the measures necessary to maintain a healthy and productive workplace. LEV Testing Where a local exhaust ventilation system such as dust or fume extraction is used to control exposure to substances hazardous to health, there is a legal duty to ensure that the system continues to operate effectively. Thorough examination and tests should be carried out at least once every 14 months to ensure the LEV equipment remains in good working order and comply with the COSHH Regulations 2002. How ALS can help LEV problems may occur due to: Blockages or restrictions in the system Physical damage to the hood, cabinet or ducting Clogged or incorrectly fitted filters Malfunction of extractor fan Partial blockages causing flow imbalance or turbulence Incorrect positioning of extractor hood Alterations to ducting or addition of extractor hoods ALS can carry out face velocity measurement testing to ensure that the LEV system continues to operate as originally intended or identify problems and cost effective remedial action.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[38]=new Array("als-occupational-hygiene-mercury.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Occupational hygiene home Water quality & Legionella assessments Noise assessment Hazardous substances monitoring LEV/Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Mercury Detection & Monitoring Occupational health training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Occupational hygiene Mercury Detection and Monitoring Mercury Detection and Monitoring Mercury has been widely used in the United Kingdom for many years.  Its uses include medical and industrial instruments such as thermometers, manometers and pressure sensing devices and it is still used in the electrical industry for the manufacture of fluorescent and mercury discharge lamps. It has also been widely used over a number of years in educational establishments, including schools, colleges and universities and is still in use even today in research laboratories and Hospitals. Exposure to mercury can occur from direct skin contact, although the principal route of exposure is by inhalation.  Symptoms from exposure can range from nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain to kidney damage and in the worst case scenario, death. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) requires employers to protect people in the workplace against the risks of exposure to substances classified as hazardous to health. The employer’s duties are: To identify the hazards and assess the risks created by work with hazardous substances. To monitor the level(s) of exposure To devise and implement measures aimed to prevent employees coming into contact with hazardous substances or control exposure. To ensure control measures implemented are maintained, assessed and tested to ensure effectiveness. To provide health surveillance for certain hazardous substances To provide information, instruction and training to employees who may be exposed to hazardous substances. If equipment containing mercury is being used on your premises, or has been used in the past, there is a possibility that mercury contamination is present.  The only way to be certain is to carry out a mercury survey.  How ALS can help Our consultants have the necessary expertise and equipment to undertake thorough building surveys which can detect and identify mercury contamination.  Our surveys can be carried out using direct reading (instant results) or continuous monitoring equipment or a combination of both. As part of the contamination survey, physical material samples can be taken and analysed to confirm the levels of mercury present. ALS can then advise of the appropriate actions required to facilitate safe and cost-effective decontamination of the area.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . Copyright 2006 ALS ALS is a wholly owned subsidiary of PHSC PLC");sQ1[39]=new Array("als-occupational-hygiene-air.htm","ALS for asbestos management, health and safety, training and occupational health.","Friendly and professional Health and Safety consultants based in Essex UK, offering Health and Safety consultancy, Health and Safety Appointed Advisor Service, Health and Safety training, Occupational Health services and Asbestos surveys and management. Phone 01375 673279 for help and advice.","Supporting UK businesses in Asbestos Management, Health & safety, Training and Occupational Health with Expertise, Experience and Cost-effectiveness. • Asbestos • Health & Safety • Training • Occupational Hygiene • . ALS homepage . . Testimonials . Clients . Our service . About us . Contact us .  Occupational hygiene home Water quality & Legionella assessments Noise assessment Hazardous substances monitoring LEV/Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Mercury Detection & Monitoring Occupational health training ALS offer a wide range of health and safety training > training  Need guidance or information? Costing or advice? Contact us! Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com  Site accessibility > Site map  ALS 49 Lampits Hill Corringham Stanford-le-Hope Essex SS17 9AA Tel: 01375 673279 Fax: 01375 678059 Email: info@alsltd.com  Occupational hygiene Indoor air quality monitoring Asbestos law The HSE has recognised the risk of exposure to asbestos and since May 2004 has made it a legal duty to assess and manage the risk of asbestos in buildings. It is essential to know the location and condition of asbestos within buildings, to maintain written records, to document actions and to have a management system and procedures in place to avoid exposure to asbestos fibres. Subhead 2 Cum esset Caesar in citeriore Gallia [in hibernis], ita uti supra demonstravimus, crebri ad eum rumores adferebantur litterisque item Labieni certior fiebat omnes Belgas, quam tertiam esse Galliae partem dixeramus, contra populum Romanum coniurare obsidesque inter se dare. Coniurandi has esse causas: primum quod vererentur ne, omni pacata Gallia, ad eos exercitus noster adduceretur; deinde quod ab non nullis Gallis sollicitarentur, partim qui, ut Germanos diutius in Gallia versari noluerant, ita populi Romani exercitum hiemare atque inveterascere in Gallia moleste ferebant, partim qui mobilitate et levitate animi novis imperiis studebant; ab non nullis etiam quod in Gallia a potentioribus atque iis qui ad conducendos homines facultates habebant vulgo regna occupabantur; qui minus facile eam rem imperio nostro consequi poterant. Cum esset Caesar in citeriore Gallia [in hibernis], ita uti supra demonstravimus, crebri ad eum rumores adferebantur litterisque item Labieni certior fiebat omnes Belgas, quam tertiam esse Galliae partem dixeramus, contra populum Romanum coniurare obsidesque inter se dare. Coniurandi has esse causas: primum quod vererentur ne, omni pacata Gallia, ad eos exercitus noster adduceretur; deinde quod ab non nullis Gallis sollicitarentur, partim qui, ut Germanos diutius in Gallia versari noluerant, ita populi Romani exercitum hiemare atque inveterascere in Gallia moleste ferebant, partim qui mobilitate et levitate animi novis imperiis studebant; ab non nullis etiam quod in Gallia a potentioribus atque iis qui ad conducendos homines facultates habebant vulgo regna occupabantur qui minus facile eam rem imperio nostro consequi poterant. Subhead 3 Cum esset Caesar in citeriore Gallia [in hibernis], ita uti supra demonstravimus, crebri ad eum rumores adferebantur litterisque item Labieni certior fiebat omnes Belgas, quam tertiam esse Galliae partem dixeramus, contra populum Romanum coniurare obsidesque inter se dare. Coniurandi has esse causas: primum quod vererentur ne, omni pacata Gallia, ad eos exercitus noster adduceretur; deinde quod ab non nullis Gallis sollicitarentur, partim qui, ut Germanos diutius in Gallia versari noluerant, ita populi Romani exercitum hiemare atque inveterascere in Gallia moleste ferebant, partim qui mobilitate et levitate animi novis imperiis studebant; ab non nullis etiam quod in Gallia a potentioribus atque iis qui ad conducendos homines facultates habebant vulgo regna occupabantur; qui minus facile eam rem imperio nostro consequi poterant.  | Top of page | Contact us Tel: 01375 673279 Email: info@alsltd.com . Asbestos . Health & Safety . Training . Occupational Hygiene . 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