UKATA to Address Asbestos Challenges at Global Conference

Award winning trade association UKATA, is honoured to announce its participation in the upcoming “Asbestos in Colombia 2024: Challenges After the Ban” Conference, taking place 29 – 30 August in Bogotá, Colombia.

The conference, hosted by FUNDCLAS will provide the opportunity to learn from other countries on how to implement awareness campaigns among the general population, discuss the latest advances in asbestos related diseases research internationally, explore the latest advances to eliminate asbestos, and seek to strengthen the commitment of authorities and society with the implementation of the Ana Cecilia Niño Law.

“The Ana Cecilia Niño Law”, in honour of the social communicator and victim of asbestos exposure who led the ban on the mineral in Colombia, aims to preserve life, health and the environment of the workers and of all the inhabitants of Colombia, by prohibiting the exploitation, production, marketing, distribution, or export of any variety of asbestos throughout the national territory.

Asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, the legislation that banned all forms of asbestos in the UK is a model of how comprehensive and enforceable laws are crucial to effectively manage and mitigate asbestos risks. Dealing with the legacy of asbestos, in older buildings requires ongoing awareness and training.

UKATA Director, Adam Harding will deliver a presentation on “Asbestos Identification in the Workplace and in the Home” aimed at raising awareness of the risks associated with asbestos, he will share his knowledge and lessons learnt from the asbestos ban in the UK .

Adam began his career as a science graduate, was employed as an environmental consultant and then subsequently as a surveyor and project manager. He has furthered his education with BOHS and NEBOSH technical qualifications in subject areas including Health and Safety, Asbestos and Legionella Management. Combined with his training qualifications he has provided training at all levels to clients in a range of sectors. More recently his experience has been in senior roles within a leading Health, Safety and Environmental Consultancy and as a Director of UKATA.

Commenting on the event, UKATA Events & Marketing Manager, Victoria Castelluccio said “we look forward to contributing to this international event, working with key stakeholders to highlight the dangers of asbestos and continuing our efforts to forge relationships with likeminded organisations worldwide”.

With almost 200 members delivering training throughout the UK, Asia, Europe and South America, UKATA continues to strengthen its global presence.

UKATA, a leading association, is dedicated to enhancing the quality and standards of asbestos training with the aim to shield workers and the public from the hazards of asbestos exposure.

The association collaborates closely with its members to guarantee that they have access to the latest information, training resources, and industry updates. They provide a suite of support services to assist them in accomplishing their training objectives. Their membership encompasses a diverse array of organisations involved in asbestos training, including training providers, asbestos removal contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.

UKATA is fervent about promoting safe and responsible working practices, committed to working with members and partners to realise a shared vision of protecting workers and the public from the hazards linked with asbestos exposure.

Learn more about the event here.