Asbestos Risk in Disaster Emergency Response

Posted on 3rd May 2022 at 12:05

In last few decades there has been a tenfold increase in natural disasters worldwide. Many of these natural disasters cause extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure which undoubtedly leads to large amounts of asbestos fibre being released creating a ‘hidden’ risk to first responders, emergency services and volunteers alike.

IATP Asbestos Duty to Manage Online Course

Posted on 7th August 2019 at 18:09

IE-365 are pleased to announce the release of their new Asbestos - The Duty to Manage online training course accredited with IATP.

Manage Your Documents to Manage Your Asbestos

Posted on 12th May 2017 at 14:21

Rather than simply ordering another expensive asbestos management survey, better results can often be obtained by better updating your asbestos register and managing your documents. This is by far a more effective way of managing asbestos.

UKATA Duty to Manage Asbestos Training for Social Housing Providers

Posted on 20th April 2017 at 13:43

Managing asbestos in social housing stock can be one of the most challenging areas within the industry. In this blog we attempt to highlight some of the main difficulties and outline our UKATA Duty to Manage course with a focus on social housing.

Asbestos Analysis – The Science behind FM

Posted on 17th March 2017 at 18:20

In the second part of my series on Fluorescence microscopy (FM) I want to explain the principals behind the science involved.

Tidio Chat added to IE-365.com

Posted on 13th March 2017 at 17:38

Tidio chat has now been added to our website. Tidio allows visitors to IE-365.com to chat directly with us.

Asbestos Analysis – Is it time to switch to FM?

Posted on 10th March 2017 at 10:43

Is it time to start using fluorescence microscopy (FM) to establish airborne concentrations of Asbestos instead of PCM.

An Asbestos Survey is Only The Start

Posted on 1st April 2016 at 11:50

So you've had an asbestos survey done of your property. Great another tick in the box, or is it? Actually no, a survey is only the start. To actually comply with the law you need to manage the asbestos you’ve now found you have.

The implications of common law on asbestos in soil

Posted on 4th January 2016 at 11:57

"Common law” in the UK is a set of legal precedents which in the case of the "law of tort" have a wide ranging impact on how we handle asbestos on contaminated land sites.

Fit2Fit RPE Fit Testing – Proving competency.

Posted on 13th November 2015 at 12:01

Why fit test?

RPE fit testing is a way of ensuring a tight fitting facepiece provides an adequate seal to the wearers face. It is instrumental in identifying which facepiece is suitable, but perhaps more importantly which facepieces are not suitable for the wearer. It is a legal requirement for all tight fitting respirators to be fit tested.

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