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Health and Safety Executive

A new campaign is being launched throughout October and November 2008 to create awareness amongst tradesmen to warn of the dangers of asbestos. More information can be found at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/hiddenkiller/index.htm


Throughout February and March 2008, the Health and Safety Executive are running a campaign aimed at tradesmen to promote the dangers of asbestos exposure. More information can be found at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/campaign/index.htm


Amiante News

October's Latest News

Amiante have been included in the latest group of successful companies to be admitted to a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record. The company has received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a national programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practice amongst UK contractors.

In line with the SAFEcontractor system, Amiante had to undergo a vetting process, which examined health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice. The company’s application for SAFEcontractor recognition was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the industry.

SAFEcontractor is operated by international safety, health and environmental risk management specialists, the National Britannia Group.

National Britannia say "Organisations can no longer run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies, and more companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Amiante have done.“The firm's high standard has set an example, which hopefully will be followed by other companies in the sector."

Managing Director, Ralph Alvino said: “Amiante is wholly committed to health and safety and we fully support the implementation of uniform standards. “Health and safety must be taken seriously and accreditation is the only way that a business can prove its credentials.”

Further information about the SafeContractor accrediation system can be found here www.safecontractor.com


August's Latest News

Amiante Ltd are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Andy Harwood as Contracts Manager for the Hampshire Division. Andy has over 20 years experience of the Asbestos industry and has managed projects throughout the UK and Europe for a variety of clients.

Andy says “My aim is to maintain the high standards and quality that Amiante Ltd are renowned for and to ensure our clients receive a professional service with the personal touch that reflects the passion of the staff who work here”


June's Latest News

Amiante are pleased to announce that they have been granted another 3 year licence by the Health & Safety Executive for the 'HSE Asbestos Licence to undertake asbestos work' registration number 4960803873.


May's Latest News

Our advice day was held on Tuesday 20th May. Click the play button (1st button on the left hand side of the radio panel) to listen to Ralph Alvino's interview on Express FM 93.7.



Click here to download our Asbestos in the Home brochure for homeowners.


May

As part our preparation for our Telephone Advice Day and creating awareness within the locality, director Ralph Alvino is taking part in radio interviews with Express FM 93.7 and The Quay 107.4. Tune into Express FM 93.7 on Monday 19th May at 7.45 am. Tune into The Quay 107.4 on Tuesday 20th May.


April


Amiante are holding a dedicated Telephone Advice Day on Tuesday 20th May for businesses and homeowners that have any questions or concerns relating to asbestos management. Phone in from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.


February

New Amiante Website

This month, we have seen the launch of our new website! It contains more information and advice to help you with asbestos and hazardous waste issues.


New Services

We have also introduced our new services of Hazardous Waste Disposal. Our Hazardous Waste Disposal includes Fly-tipping, Liquid Waste and electrical equipment (as defined by the The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive).

Download our pdfs for further information; Fly-Tipping; Liquid Waste; WEEE Directive.


Amiante Achieves Investors in People Acclaim

Denmead-based asbestos specialists Amiante Ltd are celebrating after receiving the prestigious Investors in People award. In order to achieve this nationally-recognised benchmark, the Parklands Business Centre company had to undergo a series of assessments on training development, management effectiveness, performance review, business planning and communications.

Company Secretary Jan Alvino, said that Amiante were honoured to have secured the accreditation as it reflected favourably on one of their their most important assets – their employees.

“We have a very good team of people here and from our point of view that is what is driving the business,” she added.

Amiante Ltd. which has a workforce of 22, has been established for nearly 20 years and undertakes domestic and commercial asbestos removal at home and abroad.

The company is a full contracting elected member of ARCA (the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association), and has been awarded level 5 standard in Portsmouth City Council’s Common Values Partnership Initiative.