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Asbestos management is a crucial responsibility that affects a wide range of individuals and organisations, from building owners to landlords and those responsible for maintenance. With regulations set forth by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), it’s essential to understand who is accountable for managing the risks associated with Asbestos in various premises. Who is…
At Beacon International, the safety and satisfaction of our customers stand at the forefront of our priorities. We are committed to keeping you informed about the latest updates from our trusted suppliers. Today, we wish to bring to your attention a critical safety update from our partner, 3M. The Issue at a Glance 3M’s Personal…
Beacon International proudly introduces a selection of vacuums from the Kerstar Range, designed to meet diverse industrial needs. Discover our new collection of efficient, robust, and versatile vacuums that seamlessly blend innovation and reliability. Join us in this exciting new chapter
After the team read the recent article ‘Female analysts and four-stage clearance testing – the need for change’ by Nick Garland, we knew we had to support a change. The story of Collette Willoughby and the other female analysts in the industry is quite harrowing. As much as we know things are changing, more definitely needs…
As of today, the 6 April 2022, the new changes to the personal protective equipment (PPE) at work regulations which is an update of the previous 1992 regulations (PPER), come into effect. This update to the regulations will extend employers’ duties in relation to PPE for employees and now also will include limb (b) workers. What…
What is the Dust Kills Campaign? The Dust Kills Campaign is an initiative launched by the HSE to raise awareness of the dangers of inhaling dust particles within the construction industry. They will be visiting sites of all sizes, from smaller projects to major commercial developments, over the month of October to ensure there are appropriate measures…
Decontamination units are a considerable investment for any business but an essential part of all licensed asbestos removal projects for contractors, that means you need to have them to carry out any work to complying with HSE guidelines. Depending on the size of a business contributing factors such as budget, number of projects a business…
UK health and safety legislation requires any water contaminated with asbestos fibres to be filtered before it returns to mains drainage. Decontamination units provided for operatives working with asbestos-containing material inevitably will have contaminated water draining through them. On a larger scale, should any area of a building containing asbestos be at risk of flooding,…
Why have timber prices increased and what are the impacts on manufactures, suppliers and distributors?
