CLOCS Goes Nationwide
A newly-formed partnership has been given the role of taking the Construction Logistics & Community Safety (CLOCS) scheme nationwide. The partnership is led by the South East Centre for the Built Environment (SECBE) and includes the Construction Clients Leadership Group, Build UK, the Considerate Constructors Scheme and procurement group LHC. The partnership aims to “embed, […]
Pre-Demolition Audits – Its Never Too Late
Pre-demolition Audits – Its NEVER too late! Working alongside the construction industry we get many stories and over the next few blogs we thought we would share some with you. Some are informative, some are interesting and some just funny but we hope you will enjoy them. One day back in summer of 2015, WPS […]
Right Waste Right Place
http://www.fsb.org.uk Waste – Your responsibility and Duty of Care Did you know that the waste industry is running an awareness campaign called: Right Waste right Place? No? Well let’s tell you about it as it is a very “hot” topic this summer. Currently 56% of UK Industry is not fully compliant with Duty of Care […]
The Importance Of FORS And CLOCS Compliance
Last month it was reported that a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a HGV in Westminster, further highlighting the importance of road safety for construction vehicles. Reports from ITV and CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety) confirmed that an elderly woman was killed by the lorry on Wigmore Street on 27th April. Though little is known about […]
WPS On The Small Screen!
At WPS we are excited to be featured on Executive TV as part of their programme “Green Waste Management”! We will be appearing alongside The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), discussing waste and ‘green business’. Executive TV broadcasts British commerce and industry programmes in 17 European countries as well as China, providing a snapshot of the […]
Are You Following The Revised Waste Duty Of Care Code Of Practice?
If you work with certain types of household, industrial and commercial waste (controlled waste) you have a legal requirement to make sure you import, produce, carry, keep, treat and dispose of your waste safely. As part of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA), the recently revised Duty of Care Code of Practice gives simple and clear guidance […]
WPS In Partnership With UWE For Waste Research Project
WPS are proud to be industry partners with the University of the West of England for their upcoming waste research project, which is set to revolutionise the construction sector. The university is embarking on a project entitled DRIM (Deconstruction and Recovery Information Modelling) for two years starting in April 2016. UWE has secured an £800,000 grant which […]
WPS Turned 6 On 1 November 2015 And Has A New Logo
WPS celebrated its 6th birthday on the 1st of November 2015 … and to celebrate we have re-branded – introducing our new logo! Please take a look and comment via our Twitter feed or Lara’s LinkedIn profile. Please check out our ‘services’ pages – there could be other things we can help you with.
The Hazardous Waste Regulations Changed
The Hazardous Waste Regulations were changed a few months ago – are you up to date with the new ‘hp’ codes? We run fixed and ad-hoc hazardous waste courses – please see the Training and Consultancy Services page. Or if you simply want a new listing of the codes and categories we’d be happy to supply one – call […]
