arca news
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small working group, comprising of two ARCA and two NFDC
representatives, has been formed to
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produce a development roadmap for the Asbestos Removal Management Institute (ARMI), a joint venture
for Member Contractors
between the trade associations ARCA
he ALFA system for rating the performance and behaviour of agency operatives on site is working well and the feedback from contractors is very positive. In fact, some contractors are now using the same rating categories for their internal TNA process. This led to some member contractors talking to ARCA about how an ALFA system could be built for employed operatives. That is a system whereby they can ask their site supervisors to rate an employed operative as part of their TNA process, with the flexibility of choosing different types of asbestos
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removal work and teams for an operative. ARCA is pleased to announce that a specification for this ALFA system was drawn up and discussed in detail with a number of member contractors. The system’s development work is currently underway with the aim of carrying out testing over the coming weeks. This has been designed to support member asbestos removal contractors in the management and fulfilment of their operative training and development programmes, and certificate management. Keep up to date at www.arca.org.uk
and NFDC. This working group has already held institute to discuss their model and evolution. The roadmap being developed by the working group will include timescales for the introduction of ARMI Member meetings, annual seminars, a revised CPD scheme, and in time a management committee elected from the membership and dedicated entrance exams. In addition, the membership criteria are to be reviewed and revised.
Keep up to date at www.armi.org.uk
Association completes ISO recertification audit with flying colours
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he Association successfully retained certification to ISO 9001:2015 following a recertification audit which identified no non-conformances and no opportunities for improvement. The auditor from NQA commented in his report; ‘leadership has been effectively demonstrated and commitment levels are evident. Also, documented information to demonstrate that the system is well implemented and well understood throughout the organisation.’ “Over the past year we have had to adapt how we deliver our products and services, and this recertification demonstrates that we have
continued, under extraordinary circumstances, to meet the required level of quality,” stated Steve Sadley, Chief Executive of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association. “It is clear that every member of staff has made a significant contribution to this result. A big thank you to everyone.” Being an organisation delivering various services to members, the Association is proud to have been following the ISO 9001 quality management standard, and undertaking annual audits, for the last 16 years. The ARCA quality management system (QMS) describes the approach, procedures and processes to be followed in order to demonstrate the
Association’s ability to consistently provide quality membership, training and auditing services. The standard also assesses leadership, the organisation’s goals and how these will be achieved, as well as risk-based thinking.
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