Clearview Midlands September 2013 - Issue 142 | Page 73

installersupport E-LEARNING ASBESTOS AWARENESS PROGRAMME NEW LOOK FOR ROOFLINE WEBSITE Freefoam Building Products announce the launch of a new version of its consumer website myrooflinematters.co.uk. Working with web design agency Fusion Design the site has been given a fresh new look that incorporates features to make it faster for users to navigate the site and easier to find information. The site has been a great success since its launch in 2012 with Freefoam seeing a steady increase in traffic over the last 12 months but, as with many online projects, constant monitoring of site traffic, key word performance, visitor search preferences and feedback from users has highlighted areas for modification and improvement. The new site features several key areas; ‘The roofline guide’ explains what roofline is, the products needed and the mechanic s of how roofline is replaced. ‘The Freefoam solution’ highlights the benefits of using Freefoam products including long life guarantees, colour options and low lifetime costs. Louise Sanderson UK Marketing Executive explained, “Our key aims were to simplify the customer journey and show how using myrooflinematters takes the hassle out of getting a quote for roofline work. This site is generating high quality qualified leads, which result in business for installers and sales for stockists.” For further information on Freefoam call 01604 591110, email [email protected] or visit www.freefoam.com AMS Asbestos Management Services has launched a new e-learning programme that will help managers demonstrate staff competency in identifying and avoiding asbestos risk. The health and safety training programme has been described by an Independent Asbestos Training Provider (IATP) auditor as ‘the best e-learning programme I’ve seen.’ Approved by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) and independently audited by IATP, it is aimed at anyone who has even the slightest chance of being exposed to asbestos fibres at work. The programme will enable managers to demonstrate staff are educated in asbestos awareness, thereby fulfilling the employer’s legal obligation to ensure are adequately trained. At the end of the programme, costing just £30, staff should be able to identify asbestos, where it might be found and what to do in case of accidental disturbance, as well as learn about the major diseases caused by working with asbestos without adequate protection such as asbestosis and pleural thickening. Conveniently available online, the programme is ideal for busy tradesmen who do not have time for face-to-face asbestos awareness training. For further information visit www. asbestosmanagementserivces. com or contact 01670 737355. FIND OUT ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DUST The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting representatives of the construction industry to a free seminar about the dangers of dust. Every year 500 workers die from the effects of inhaling dust from materials such as concrete, wood, mortar, gypsum or sandstone. The half day event, organised by the Working Well Together group, takes place in Coalville, Leicestershire, on Friday 20th September. It aims to raise awareness among managers, supervisors and operatives of the health problems caused by dust and the simple steps that should be taken to control it. Practical sessions and demonstrations will focus on extraction systems, water suppression and respiratory protective equipment. Chris Lucas, of HSE’s Health Risk Management Unit, who will be speaking at the event, explained: “Construction dust is not just a nuisance, it is a serious risk to workers’ health. Regularly breathing in even small amounts of dust over a long time can cause life-changing and life-threatening lung diseases, including cancer. “Common jobs like cutting or grinding concrete, chasing out mortar, drilling in enclosed spaces or sanding wood can be high risk if not properly controlled.” For more information or to book a place contact HSE visiting officer Ian Weekes on 0115 971 2871. Anyone unable to attend who would like to find out more can download a free information sheet from http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis36.htm To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com SEP 2013 73