Albion is pleased with the recent External Verification visit completed by SQA on 22nd June 2009. The Construction Award level 2 awards are designed for construction site operatives. These awards are usually CITB funded and also allow candidates to gain their CSC cards. In good practice section the External verifier noted the following – […]
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To improve team efficiency and provide a lone working solution Albion have signed up with Aeromark (Orange network partner) and Securi Guard to provide a vehicle and lone worker tracking solution. All Albion company vehicles are now fitted with a tracker which can be viewed on line via orange web site. Staff are also issued
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It is now almost a year since we appointed Billy Anderson as our QUENSH (Quality, environmental, safety and health) Manager. Billy has a wealth of experience from providing Health and Safety consultancy services to the construction industry. Billy has steadily built up our range of clients including civil engineering companies, waste management companies and local
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The recent ending (31st March 2009) of SEPA’s decision not to charge for WML and PPC application fees has resulted in Albion submitting a number of applications in March 2009. Applications included – • PPC application for Billy Bowie – Vertical compost unit (VCU) system is currently operational under an existing Waste management Licence. •
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Albion Environmental Ltd has taken first step towards having an accredited integrated management system in place to cover all three standards including- • Quality Management systems to ISO 9001 • Environmental Management Systems to ISO 14001 • Health and safety Management Systems to ISO 18001 Assessment is being carried out by NQA who “deliver first-class
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We now have guidance on the subject matter in the recent Court of Appeal decision in Waste Recycling Group Ltd v HM Revenue and Customs Commissioner (HMRC) (Judgment date: 22 July 2008) Introduction The case debates the question of whether there was a liability to Landfill tax, where material has been used for “non waste”
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SQA conducted a successful EV visit on Albion centre relating to the Assessor Qualifications we now deliver. Outcome of visit was very successful with EV commenting under Good practice section – 1. Very detailed and candidate friendly induction material and very clear guidance on evidence requirements and standards 2. Discussion during induction of common errors
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Albion is delighted to be able to offer support with training for local authorities and waste management companies via Train to Gain. The Train to Gain programme has three distinct phases – • Skills for Life – if required this will be arranged by Albion direct with WAMITAB who have the necessary qualified staff to
Albion is delighted to have worked with the team at Levenseat Ltd to achieve formal ISO 14001 recognition from BSI. Albion commenced work with Levenseat in August 2008 to • Identify procedures in place • Identify how they fitted into the standard • Prepare procedures which were required and submit for approval • Ensure procedures
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Its been a long time coming but finally we can confirm that the new WAMITAB/CIWM scheme was approved by DEFRA in December! All environmental permits issued under the 2007 Regulations effective from 06/04/2008 require all waste operators of Permitted sites to have competent staff. Under the new regulations there is a greater choice and flexibility
