The First Three Steps to Continual Improvement

• Independent Performance Reviews

A review of site and management procedures by an independent auditing company can provide an alternative perspective of a contractors performance and can be utilised not only to improve standards, to also enhance company profitability and performance.

• Training Needs Analysis

Continual reviewing of employee training needs relative to the removal of asbestos containing materials can be a major factor in improving site performance and legislative compliance.

• Employee Consultation and utilisation of Tool Box talks

Regularly consulting and utilising tool box talks with your workforce regarding operational efficiency can deliver beneficial results for the employee, the employer and the customer.

Recommended reading for all contractors:

• Introduction to Asbestos Essentials
• ACOP Work with materials containing asbestos 2006 L143
• The Management of asbestos in non-domestic premises
• Managing Asbestos in premises HSG 227
• Working with Asbestos cement HSG 189/2
• Respiratory protective Equipment HSG 53
• Asbestos Essentials Task Manual
• CAR 2006 – Regulation 4
• Asbestos: The Licensed Contractors guide HSG 247
• Asbestos: The analysts guide for sampling and clearance procedures

All are available from HSE publications http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/index.htm

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