ASBESTOSTRIP
was formed in 1983 as asbestos removal contractors, licensed by the Health & Safety Executive (H&SE).The company has acquired an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the safe removal of asbestos. Experience was gained for this difficult and demanding field of work from the practical and technical experience gained through active involvement in asbestos removal, the safety regulations which apply and the limitations of existing equipment for removal and protection.
Within a few months of working with asbestos and its removal, it became apparent to us that the positive pressure respirators (which had the approval of the H&SE) were not in fact giving the protection claimed by the manufacturers. Information obtained from Commander Bruce Hollis, EPA, Cincinnati, in 1988 confirmed our findings. Further confirmation came from Robin Howie, Institute Occupational Medicine (IOM), in July 1990, the IOM/HSE Report was published in July 1996.
ASBESTOSTRIP INNOVATIONS
was formed in 1990 for the manufacture, marketing and selling of the SAFESTRIP SYSTEM. Development and improvement has continued since then. We are now satisfied that our products are the finest available in today's market for the safe removal of asbestos. The introduction of our highly developed and researched systems can eliminate fibre release at source during asbestos removal operations.Despite considerable resistance from within the industry, the SAFESTRIP SYSTEM is now regarded as the market leader for safe asbestos removal and is highly recommended by the H&SE, and used in ARCA, ACAD & TASC training facilities. The company is continuously expanding its product base both in response to requests from asbestos removal contractors and in the light of personal experience in this area. It is the only system which conforms to BSI PAS 60/1.
On the advice of the company accountant, in April 2002 the business was incorporated and became ASBESTOSTRIP INNOVATIONS UK LTD.
ASBESTOSTRIP INNOVATIONS UK LTD equipment is being used throughout Europe, including the Czech Republic and is also distributed through an agent in South Africa. The company is wholly committed to developing products and educating contractors in order to minimise the dangers from asbestos during its removal, and works closely with the H&SE, through Factory Inspectors, ACAD and ARCA. We are currently dealing with enquiries from Canada and the USA.
ASBESTOSTRIP INNOVATIONS UK LTD is jointly managed by the founders of the original company, Graham Gwilliam and his son Richard Gwilliam, they are both acknowledged experts in the asbestos removal industry. They are both frequently consulted on all matters concerning asbestos-related safety issues and offer advice on all aspects of safe asbestos removal, including strategies for a wide range of situations including factories, railway carriages, ships, chemical plants, oil refineries etc.