If you are a licensed member, full contracting, scaffolding or equipment maintenance business, ARCA can support you in preparing for your licence renewal application.

Being fully prepared to make an asbestos licence renewal application is vital, as shortfalls, such as sending too much or too little evidence, could delay the licence renewal process.

Also, apply as soon as possible so a licence is renewed before it expires, so not interrupting work being carried out.

ARCA continues to support member’s preparations

After over 10 years of supporting licensed members’ preparation for their licence renewal assessment, ARCA consolidated the service into two packages:

• ‘Package 1’ - a one-day review meeting with the organisation’s senior management team - £450 +vat

• ‘Package 2’ - ARCA undertakes a desktop review prior to a one-day review meeting with the organisation’s senior management team and provides a report of findings - £900 +vat

ARCA does advise that these reviews are carried out six to twelve months prior to a licence renewal application. This enables improvements to be put into place and progress to be monitored, so providing evidence in readiness for an application.

This member service covers, the way an application is assessed by HSE, that is the subjects examined, and the type and amount of evidence that could be used to provide HSE with confidence.

If required, ARCA would carry out an in-depth review of the organisation’s management and arrangements and examine a sample of projects.

Performance history would be analysed, for example, audit reports give a good indication of performance,
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Members can draw on the knowledge from ARCA’s team of experts in asbestos, auditing and regulatory requirements, together with former HSE inspector’s experience.

Please note: Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, ARCA is offering this service remotely, via Zoom.

Don’t leave it too late to ask for advice … call us today on 01283 566467.

“ARCA’s understanding of what the HSE was looking for and the evidence we could use helped us as a company through the new licence renewal process to achieve the desired result.” – J Cullen Thermals Ltd (asbestos removal licence)

“As ancillary licence holders we found ARCA to be extremely helpful with our recent renewal. We found them to be accessible and quick to respond with our queries, nothing was too much trouble.” – Decontamination Respiratory Services Ltd (maintenance licence)

Also, a guidance note on Asbestos Licence Renewal is available here.