The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) is set to spring into action with a series of seven UK Regional Meetings announced for April and May.
Back by popular demand, the seminars put asbestos training and safety firmly on the agenda and are the perfect prelude to the July AGM.
The programme of three hour long events proved so successful last year, that given the high level of member demand, the nationwide seminars are back in 2014. The UKATA specialists will be on the road updating members on the latest initiatives from the Association, while listening to members’ views and opinions and answering any questions they may have.
“It is a pleasure to be organising another round of regional meetings,” said UKATA Acting General Manager Craig Evans. “They have proved so popular they are now a regular part of our activities calendar and are an ideal way for members to meet and network with each other and the association and that is the secret of their success.”
Members have already received a formal invitation to attend one of the meetings, taking place in Scotland, the North East, North, the Midlands, East, South East and the South West. The first meeting takes place in Cambridge today (8 April), while the final event is in the South West on 1 May.
The meetings are part of UKATA’s continuing mission to promote asbestos safety, highlighting the danger still posed by the killer substance. UKATA’s mission is made difficult by the mistaken view that asbestos related diseases are a thing of the past. In reality over 4,500 people a year in Britain still die as a result of diseases caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos can be disposed of quite safely yet it remains a job for trained professionals. Diseases caused by asbestos have no cure.
“Many have already confirmed their attendance but as numbers are limited, members really need to complete and return invitations to avoid disappointment,” added Craig. “I am looking forward to meeting as many people as possible and ensuring UKATA is doing everything in its power to support members. It seems repeated prosecutions are not enough to get the message across that asbestos removal is not a job for amateurs. An estimated 70% of buildings may contain asbestos, so appropriate training remains essential on the dangers posed by this killer substance.”
UKATA is a leading authority in asbestos training in the UK, a privileged position that has only been achieved by hard work, dedication and a focus on Quality and Standards that is second to none. From a standing start, UKATA now has over 160 fee paying members with many more membership applications pending and forthcoming new legislation likely to mean the demand for Training and Consultancy services offered by members will increase further.
UKATA is always keen to talk to prospective members who are 100% committed to the highest professional standards.