Accreditations

You can save your organisation time and money by choosing to work with an accredited and therefore competent supplier. Selecting an accredited organisation is an essential tool for decision-making and risk management. Using an accredited body to carry out an independent evaluation helps demonstrate due diligence in the event of legal action.

We are proud to hold the following accreditation’s in asbestos:

RISQS
Asbestos Testing and Consultancy (Special Assessment)

UKATA
Asbestos training

BOHS
Approved Training Provider

UKAS Testing 0630 – ISO17025
Demonstrates competency in asbestos testing

UKAS Inspection 0179 – ISO17020
Demonstrates competency in asbestos inspection

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recognises the benefits of UKAS accreditations in providing confidence in the competence and capabilities of accredited laboratories and inspection bodies. UKAS accreditations are also recognised and accepted globally.

In a survey carried out by UKAS on the benefits of an accredited status:

• 93% of respondents agree that accreditations provides confidence to their customers and stakeholders
• 76% agree that accreditations differentiates them from their competitors
• 85% agree that accreditation improves the quality and validity of their work
• 71% agree that accreditation helps them to maintain existing business

You can view our full list of accreditation’s here

If you have any questions then please get in touch for a confidential discussion with one of our asbestos experts. Simply call 0800 883 0334 or email info@pennington.org.uk