by Gary McKendrick | Nov 23, 2020 | The Blog
On the 21st November 2002, the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 (CAWR 2002) became law. Of course, in 2006 it became the Control of Asbestos Regs 2006 (CAR2006) and we’re now on the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), as from the 6th...
by Gary McKendrick | Jun 29, 2020 | The Blog
One of my favourite books is Stephen Covey’s ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. I often remind myself of the 7 habits and reflect on the areas where I need to put more effort in. And being a geeky asbestos loser, it inspired my “7 habits of highly effective...
by Gary McKendrick | Nov 13, 2019 | The Blog
So this month, on the 21st November, sees Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regs, celebrate its 17th birthday of its existence. Good old Regulation 4, The Duty to Manage Asbestos in Non-domestic premises. It was laid out in the Control of Asbestos at Work...
by Gary McKendrick | Oct 14, 2019 | The Blog
The boss (ie the Wife) recently employed the services of a new cleaner. It’s not lazy before you say it; it’s outsourcing and freeing our time and avoiding something we both don’t like. So this cleaning company was recommended, a great start. They’re a husband and...
by Gary McKendrick | May 23, 2019 | The Blog
This week, on the 21st May, saw Reg 4 celebrate its 15th birthday. Good old Regulation 4, The Duty to Manage Asbestos in Non-domestic premises. It was laid out in the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (CAWR) 2002 on 21st November 2002 with Reg4 given an 18 month...
by Gary McKendrick | Nov 8, 2018 | The Blog
The 11th November 2018, a day to remember those who liberated us. It’s 100 years since the end of the First World War. Thank you to all. This also got me thinking about Gas Masks and their filters containing asbestos. UK issued Military gas masks contained...
