Merryhill is very proud to announce that we have secured a new 3-year license from the HSE!
We found the new license renewal application process a challenge and much different to how we had made our applications in the past. Previously, some information was provided in advance, along with the old application form (ASB1). Once these had been submitted, our local HSE Inspector would visit our offices and conduct an interview with the senior management team.
Upon reflection, the new license renewal process has been a good opportunity to reflect and sometimes simplify our own processes.
David Ballan, Business Manager, explained: “when you are not given the opportunity to explain internal processes and methodologies face to face, it forces the mind to focus on ensuring everything is kept as simple as possible. When completing the license renewal application, our aim for each question and piece of evidence submitted was that it was simple for the inspector to understand and digest.
The end result? As we enter our new 3-year asbestos license period, we have made a number of changes to our internal processes. As a business, we are always looking to make improvements to our ways of working. In doing so, our aim is to conduct our work in a safer and more effective manner.
By simplifying things, our aim is to not only cause less confusion for those looking inward, but among our teams. Why have a paragraph, when a sentence will suffice. Could an image tell a better story?
These are all questions we’ll be asking ourselves over this license period as we prepare for our next renewal in 3 years’ time.
Bring it on.”
