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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough leave)
The introduction of a new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough leave) was announced by the government on 20 March 2020. Under the scheme, all UK employers, regardless of size or sector, can claim a grant from HMRC to cover up to 80% of the wages costs of...
read moreTICA-ACAD Skill Card Applications
Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic many Skill Card applicants are experiencing difficulty obtaining the relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test. It is currently a key requirement for all applications (new or renewal) that the applicant has...
read moreCovid-19 Lockdown Advice from ACAD
Following the Prime Ministers statement last night, we are receiving many communications requesting clarification on whether or not we should go to work. The UK is under lockdown but it is our understanding there is a clear distinction between the new social lockdown...
read moreGuidance on Medical Surveillance
Further to the ACAD update to members providing information on the Medical Surveillance, HSE have now provided additional guidance which can be downloaded here and is shown below: Guidance for occupational health providers, appointed doctors and employers on...
read moreCOVID-19 PPE Supply List Issues Statement for HSE Licensed Asbestos
Further to the ACAD update to members providing guidance on the options around coveralls, HSE have now provided additional guidance which can be downloaded here and is shown below: HSE have received a number of queries concerning purchase and use of Type 5 coveralls,...
read moreACAD Supports Members with Online Training
ACAD has replaced face to face training delivery with remote learning utilising readily accessible technology given the increasing severity of the Covid-19 (Corona Virus) global pandemic to protect our members, our staff and the general public. Given the need to...
read moreGovernment Financial Assistance for Business Roundup
The impact of the Coronavirus or COVID‐19 has accelerated significantly, with the Prime Minister asking everyone to avoid non‐essential contact with others and unnecessary travel. We know that actions so far and the potential for a 'lockdown' are causing serious...
read moreCOVID 19 (Coronavirus) Update
After much consideration and having taking advice from all of our stakeholders and from Public Health England, ACAD is suspending face to face training given the increasing severity of the Covid-19 (Corona Virus) global pandemic to protect our members, our staff and...
read moreBig Changes to Notification Processes
HSE are making change to the ASB5 and NNLW notification process. The big change being you will no longer receive an emailed copy of the notification from tomorrow afternoon. The changes to the ASB5 system are as follows: A pdf copy of notifications will be available...
read moreElectronic Licence Renewals
HSE wrote to Licence holders late 2018 to inform them they will be piloting a new approach to Licence renewals for those with licence expires on or after 01 April 2019. The review via this method is more detailed and in greater depth than those previously conducted...
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