With asbestos licence renewal applications now being made electronically, being fully prepared with all supporting documents is vital.

Shortfalls, such as sending too much or too little evidence, could delay the licence renewal process.

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

ARCA continues to support member’s preparations

After over 10 years of supporting members’ preparation for their licence renewal assessment, in mid-2017 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 approached by HSE, that is the subjects examined, and the kind of evidence 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, site audit reports give a good indication of performance, as they include; plans of work, which cover project management and instructions for the on-site team; and the actual set-up to remove, and the actual removal of, asbestos containing material.

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.

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

You can find further information on this service in the Licence Renewal Preparation flyer available at the top of this page.

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