ACAD Welcomes Clearer Standards For HSE Welfare Expectations  In December 2022, HSE published new internal operational guidance relating to the provision of welfare facilities on UK construction sites.  As all ACAD members know, welfare is a fundamental and basic necessity for workers, and providing the right welfare standard sets the tone for a project andREAD MORE

Everybody is busy these days so if you’ve got something you need to discuss with ACAD, we have created a link for existing members to readily schedule some time with the ACAD Manager, Graham Warren. Perhaps you have a technical query and want some dedicated time to explore it, maybe you want to understand everythingREAD MORE

The Asbestos Network Technical Working Group, chaired by Sam Lord, HM Principal Specialist Inspector (Occupational Hygiene Technical/Strategic Lead for Asbestos, Waste & Recycling and Metalworking Fluids), is currently developing guidance around the selection and usage of encapsulants and is seeking the views & experiences of ACAD members. Encapsulation of ACM is classed as work with asbestos andREAD MORE

As all ACAD members will know, welfare is a fundamental and basic necessity for workers. Providing the right welfare standard sets the tone for a project and demonstrates a commitment to meeting workers’ needs. To support HSE enforcement in this area, Matt Greenly HM Inspector of Health and Safety, Portfolio holder for Construction Welfare has finalised HSEREAD MORE