The Royal Parks Half Marathon
ASHFORD GAINS ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFICATION
In early 2009 we decided to formalise our management system and bring it into line with current thinking. Although a very good system, it had developed organically over our thirteen year history and lacked the cogency required of a modern day, forward looking organisation such as ours. In June we carried out a review with the help of an external consultant, resulting in an ambitious six month programme for achieving registration being instituted.Ashford Achieves HVCA Membership
Following application in December last year, Ashford has recently been accepted as a member of the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’
Association (HVCA). Independent assessors, BM Trada carried out assessments at our Staines Office and a number of projects to ensure that we meet the required criteria for membership.
Project Spotlight - March 2009
We thought we would update you on some of our on-going work.
Holiday Pay Concession
In February, Ashford joined the HMRC approved Holiday Pay Scheme administered on our behalf by Welplan, an HVCA company.
Health & Safety at Ashford - Pete Richards New Role
New Health and Safety Man!
Pete Richards has recently been appointed as our in-house Health and Safety Representative. He will be undergoing training to obtain formal
qualifications with the aim of taking over all H & S matters for the Company.
Ashford v Skanska
Ashford FC narrowly missed out on another amazing win over one of our clients!
HOLOS Healthcare and Training: First Aid Training for Ashford Employees
On the 19th November Paul Ribbens attended an open first aid course run by HOLOS Healthcare & Training, in order to evaluate the company as a potential provider for First Aid training for Ashford employees. This is what Paul had to say about the course:
Health & Safety Award - 20 Gresham Street
We would like to congratulate all staff who have worked at 20 Gresham Street during August 2008 on receiving a Health & Safety award from Skanska.
HELL! AS EXPLAINED BY CHEMISTRY STUDENT
The following is an actual question given on a chemistry exam paper.
