News - UKATA

School and Contractor Fined for Unsafe Removal of Asbestos

A school and its maintenance contractor have been fined after workers disturbed asbestos at the school while installing a new heating system.Peterlee Magistrates’ Court h

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2 Dec 21

UKNAR Webinar - Contractor Management Using Today's SMART Tech to Help Prevent Asbestos Disturbances & Exposures in Your Properties

UKNAR would like to invite you, or one of your colleagues, to their short live presentation (30 minutes followed by a 10 minute Q&A).Dutyholders, responsible for asbestos

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22 Nov 21

Acorn Analytical Services Names Employer of the Year

A hard-working team that protects people from asbestos has been honoured for creating a culture which promotes learning and development.Acorn Analytical Services, which h

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18 Nov 21

Construction Company Fined for Unsafe Removal of Asbestos

A construction company has been fined after disturbing asbestos and removing it without adequate precautions at a pub in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.Salisbury Magistrates’ Cour

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17 Nov 21

UKATA Secures Excellence in Customer Service Award

On the evening of Friday 12 November 2021, UKATA was announced as the winner of the Excellence in Customer Service award at the East Midlands Chamber Derbyshire Business

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16 Nov 21

HSE Launches Working Minds Campaign to Encourage Employers to Promote Good Mental Health in Work

Work-related stress and poor mental health risk becoming a health and safety crisis for Great Britain’s workplaces, the regulator has warned.While the full impact of the

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19 Oct 21

Acorn Analytical Services - Campaign to Eradicate Asbestos from Birmingham Schools Launched on World Teachers’ Day

A hard-hitting campaign to protect teachers and children in Birmingham from the deadly substance asbestos was launched in October to mark World Teachers’ Day.In recent ye

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18 Oct 21

UKATA Welcome New Corporate Partnership – British Safety Industry Federation

UKATA is pleased to announce a formal partnership with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) with the aim to promote awareness of both organisations and the servi

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11 Oct 21

Construction Company Fined for Employee Asbestos Exposure

MS Properties (Northern) Ltd have been fined for safety breaches after employees were exposed to asbestos on 22 March 2019 after removing false ceiling tiles during a sho

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28 Sep 21

UKATA representative to address delegates at UK Construction Week 2021

UK Construction Week is the UK's largest built environment event, staging at Birmingham NEC 5-7 October 2021.Along with four conferences, 15 CPD and workshop hubs, and th

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