News from the HSE
On monday 18th the ADBA had her quarterly meeting with the Health and Safety Executive. Feedback from HSE visits They confirmed that the AD plants visits are going on until the end of March. A new set of 25…
HSE planned activities for the anaerobic digestion sector
We are writing to let you know that we have recently met with representatives from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to discuss a number of activities they are planning in relation to anaerobic digestion (AD) plants in the…
A review of the re-invigorated Training, Safety and Environmental Management Working Group
This week, ABDA re-launched its Training, Safety and Environmental Management Working Group (TSEM WG), which brings together regulators, operators, consultants, and other related industry bodies. The TSEM WG now incorporates aspects from the working groups previously known as Best Practice,…
Weekly update from ADBA’S Technical Support Manager
Weekly update from ADBA’S Technical Support Manager HSE – WISH – CHW Recently I attended the Health and Safety Executive’s forum WISH-CHW, which brings together HSE, private companies and industry bodies. General Election ‘purdah’, again hampered conversations. The CHW (Creating…
Regulatory Forum round-up: debate and discussion in Leeds
ADBA's Regulatory Forum: keeping members informed Earlier this week, myself and ADBA’s Membership Manager, Alex Monks, headed up to Leeds to hold our Autumn Regulatory Forum event. Alex and I were pleased to see a great mix of delegates, including…
ADBA to contribute to industry guidance on bioaerosols
Last week I represented ADBA at a meeting about bioaerosols – a topic that has been discussed previously by ADBA’s own Training, Safety and Environment working group. The meeting was of a sub-group of WISH’s ‘Creating Healthier Workplace Group’ and…
New Health and Safety Training Tool: AD Core Operational Requirements (Safety)
We are pleased to highlight a new reference document designed to help ensure that staff at AD plants are suitably trained in health and safety awareness. The document, entitled ‘AD Core Operational Requirements (Safety)’ or ‘ADCORS’, has been produced through…
Have your say on health and safety regulation – HSE survey
Delivering high standards of health and safety for employees at AD plants is a priority for AD industry. ADBA works closely with the regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), to ensure that our members are aware of upcoming changes…
Operators and Regulators have their say on AD best practice
PRESS RELEASE Date: 17 June 2016 Embargo: Immediate A consultation on improving standards for AD operations has closed this week, before ADBA’s Best Practice Scheme checklists are launched at UK AD & Biogas on 6 July. The project will help…
Important feedback from the Environment Agency at Regulatory Forum
This week, we held our Spring Regulatory Forum, at which attendees heard the latest on the current regulatory issues facing the AD industry, as well as updates on ongoing policy issues and ADBA’s work developing the Best Practice Scheme. Thank…
