Licence renewal application support on-going
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by ARCA Blogger
3y ago
After over 10 years of supporting members prepare for their licence renewal, a lockdown due to COVID-19 did not stop ARCA continuing to support members. Applications for asbestos licence renewal still had to be prepared and/or electronically submitted to the HSE during lockdown, and ARCA was there to assist members by holding remote meetings, either by using Teams or Zoom. ARCA plans to continue this remote approach where it is deemed an effective means of assistance. Some face-to-face meetings have recently taken place, as this approach was considered the most appropriate and COVID-19 safe ..read more
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Working safely on site during COVID-19
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by ARCA Blogger
4y ago
The latest Government guidance for workers on outdoor sites and how to support the NHS Test and Trace service is available. To support workers’ and site visitors’ health during the COVID-19 pandemic, this guidance includes topics such as; social distancing, PPE, managing the workforce (e.g. shift patterns and creating distinct groups to reduce the number of contacts each worker has) and managing visitors to site (minimise the number of unnecessary visits to the worksite and make sure visitors understand what they need to do to maintain safety). Also, there is information on assisting the  ..read more
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Contract managers can now convert L4 Certificate to Diploma
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by ARCA Blogger
4y ago
Licensed asbestos removal contract managers, who achieved an RSPH Level 4 Certificate within the last five years, can now convert this to the RSPH Level 4 Diploma. To successfully complete the conversion contract managers need to pass two written examinations to verify their knowledge and understanding of Units 3471 and 3472. That is the principles of licensed asbestos removal for Contract Managers and the principles of licensed asbestos removal site management. The examinations are held at an ARCA centre, where COVID 19 guidance will be followed, such as, social distancing and hygiene practic ..read more
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Revised asbestos licence application form
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by ARCA Blogger
4y ago
The HSE has made some small changes to the asbestos licence application form following discussion with the ALC Licensing Sub-Group. These revised documents will be used for licences that expire from November 2020 onwards. Asbestos Licence Application Form V7.2 The evidence document/information required is now listed in the pre-populated evidence table, and if an applicant does not use a document which is requested, the applicant needs to record that and briefly explain why. For example, the use of SOPs is not a statutory requirement and may not be part of the operation of a business. Noting th ..read more
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New ARCA training venue in Leeds
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by ARCA Blogger
4y ago
ARCA is pleased to announce a new training venue in Leeds, following a partnership with Rhodar Ltd (a member of the Association), to support members in the North with practical refresher training for asbestos removal operatives and supervisors. “With the addition of this venue we now offer practical asbestos training at seven venues, so supporting our members across the country,” commented Satish Patel, Training Manager at ARCA. “We are very grateful to Rhodar for agreeing to share their training facilities with us, which are set up for delivering training following safe working under COVID-19 ..read more
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New developments and pricing for Member Internal Audit App
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by ARCA Blogger
4y ago
The Association’s Internal Audit App, for Asbestos Removal Members, has been enhanced and a ‘site observation’ audit for contract managers is now available within the App. The App has recently been updated in line with the latest ARCA Site Audit Accreditation Scheme audit form, which includes the provision to include additional comments for each audit item, so making it easier to record good practices observed during the audit The new ‘Contract Manager Site Observation Audit’, available from 1st July 2020, provides a form enabling managers to quickly and easily record their site findings when ..read more
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ARCA reinstates additional audits for members
Asbestos Removal Contractors Association | ARCA Blog
by ARCA Blogger
4y ago
Following ARCA resuming the membership site audit scheme at the beginning of June, the Association is now accepting requests from members for additional site audits to be undertaken from 1st July 2020.  This is another step ARCA is taking to support members as asbestos removal contractors get back to work following the ease of COVID-19 restrictions. Members can request the Association to carry out additional site audits, in addition to the three membership audits, to support their auditing programme. As these audits follow the same criteria as the ARCA membership audits there is a consist ..read more
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New ARCA training venue in Southampton
Asbestos Removal Contractors Association | ARCA Blog
by ARCA Blogger
4y ago
ARCA is pleased to announce a new training venue in Southampton, following a partnership with ABP Associates Ltd (a member of ATaC). To support members in the South West a practical training programme for asbestos removal operatives and supervisors will commence on 1st July 2020. “This new training venue is a great way to support our members. We are extremely grateful to ABP for agreeing to share their training facilities with us,” commented Satish Patel, Training Manager at ARCA. “It’s an excellent facility offering both practical areas and classrooms, which are set up for delivering training ..read more
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ARCA centres reopen for training
Asbestos Removal Contractors Association | ARCA Blog
by ARCA Blogger
4y ago
Next Monday, 22nd June, the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) will reopen its centres and resume practical asbestos training. All ARCA training at its training centres will be delivered strictly in accordance with guidance on safe working during COVID-19, and this includes; reducing the number of candidates per course to ensure 2m social distancing can easily be achieved, in the training rooms desks are spaced out and candidates’ areas marked on the floor; for practical training individual areas have also been marked out, and there are hygiene stations. “ARCA is open for training ..read more
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ARCA resumes practical asbestos training at centres
Asbestos Removal Contractors Association | ARCA Blog
by ARCA Blogger
4y ago
ARCA is pleased to announce that the delivery of practical asbestos removal training courses at the Association’s centres will resume later this month. Within just a short period after COVID-19 lockdown, ARCA was delivering remote training, for those still working and those furloughed. The range of remote training has continued to be extended and now practical training at centres is being resumed. “We have had some positive feedback from candidates on our webinars, as our trainers have made them feel very engaged even when being remote,” stated Satish Patel, ARCA Training Manager. “Now with th ..read more
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