&Views

Addenbrooke's NHS Trust
Estates and Facilities Dept.
Box 129, Hills Road,Cambridge
Cambridgeshire CB2 2QQ
http://www.addenbrookes.nhs.uk
Tel: 01223 217193 Fax: 01223 217220
Contact: Mrs Vicki Sawford
victoria.sawford@addenbrookes.nhs.uk
Albany Washroom Services
15 Brook Road
Brook Road Industrial Estate
Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7UT
http://www.albanyfacilities.com
Tel: 0870 366 5777 Fax: 0870 366 5778
Contact: Mr Mike Burton
enquiries@albanyfacilities.com
Amcor Flexibles / SPS Laboratories
Winterbourne Road
Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8PT
http://www.sharpakforsharps.co.uk
Tel: 0117 983 6000 Fax: 0117 983 6001
Contact: Mr. David Scarrow
David.Scarrow@Amcor-Flexibles.com
Biffa Waste Services Ltd
Potters Lane
Wednesbury
WS10 7NR
http://www.biffa.co.uk
Tel: 0121 505 1662
Fax:0121 505 2120
Contact: Mr. John Waddington
John.Waddington@biffa.co.uk
Blue Cross Hygiene Ltd
3 Blackstaff Way
Kennedy Way Industrial Estate
Belfast BT11 9DT
http://www.groveservices.com
Tel: 02890 431888 Fax: 02890 431666
Contact: Ms. Jennie Black
hygiene@groveservices.com
Brimaid Ltd
15 High Ridge Way
Radbrook, Shrewsbury SY3 6DJ
http://www.brimaid.co.uk
Tel: 01743 351443 Fax: 01743 351443
Contact: Mr Mel Turner
melturner@tiscali.co.uk
GW Butler Ltd
Unit 2, Bowbeck
Bowling Back Lane
Bradford BD4 8GG
Tel: 01274 722761 Fax: 01274 681332
Contact: Mr. Paul Butler
pbutler@gwbutler.co.uk
Cannon Hygiene Ltd
Northgate House, White Lund,
Morecambe, Lancashire LA3 3BJ
http://www.cannonhygiene.co.uk
Tel: 01524 595384 Fax: 01524 4443938
Contact: Mr Dave Dingle
dave.dingle@cannonhygiene.com
Cathedral Hygiene Services
Building 300, Relay Point
Relay Drive, Tamworth
Staffs. B77 5PA
http://www.hygieneservices.co.uk
Tel: 01827 263910 Fax: 01827 263911
Contact: Mr. Tom Gooder
CHS@building300.com
Cliniserve Ltd
Vinnetrow Road
Vinnetrow Business Park
Chichester, West Sussex PO20 6QH
http://www.cliniserve.co.uk
Tel: 01243 782288 Fax: 01243 784488
Contact: Mr. James Geary
sales@cliniserve.co.uk
Compact Power Ltd
Yara House, St. Andrews Road
Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9HZ
http://www.compactpower.co.uk
Tel: 0117 980 2900 Fax: 0117 980 2901
Contact: Mrs. Celia McAllister
c_mcallister@compactpower.co.uk
Craemer Environmental Systems Ltd
23 Gladstone House, Hadley, Telford
Shropshire TF1 4NF
http://www.kliko.co.uk
Tel: 01952 641366 Fax: 01952 641766
Contact: Mr. Clive Hames
clive@kliko.co.uk
Daniels Healthcare Ltd
Honours, 72 - 80 Akeman Street
Tring, Herts HP23 6AJ
http://www.daniels.co.uk
Tel: 01442 826881 Fax: 01442 826880
Contact: Ms Dee Ward
dee@Daniels.co.uk
Enviros
61, The Shore, Leith Edingburgh, EH6 6RA
http://www.enviros.com
Tel: 0131 555 9533 Fax: 0131 555 9515
Contact: Ms. Wendy Rayner
wendy.rayner@enviros.com
Frontier Medical Products
Newbridge Road Industrial Estate
Blackwood, South Wales NP12 2YN
http://www.frontier-group.co.uk
Tel: 01495 235800
Fax: 01495 235808
Contact: Mr. Nick Davis
nickdavis@frontier-group.co.uk
Griffiths and Nielsen Ltd
Wyvern House, 49 Station Road
Billingshurst, Sussex RH14 9SE
http://www.g-and-n.co.uk
Tel: 01403 784881 Fax: 01403 784988
Contact: Mr Giles Griffiths
giles@g-and-n.co.uk
Grundon Waste Management Ltd
Star Works, Star Lane, Knowl Hill,
Nr. Maidenhead, Berks RG10 9XY
http://www.grundon.com
Tel: 01753 686777 Fax: 01753 686002
Contact: Mr. Andrew Stratton
clinical@grundon.com
H&A Waste Services Ltd
49 Cardrew Way
Cardrew Industrial Estate
Redruth, Cornwall TR15 1SS
Tel: 01209 219993
Fax: 01209 219995
Contact: Mr. Kim Always
kim.alway@btopenworld.com
Healthcare Environmental Services Ltd
Calderhead Road, Shotts
Lanarkshire ML7 4EO
http://www.healthcareenv.co.uk
Tel: 01501 822233
Fax: 0151 822211
Contact: Garry Pettigrew
garry@healthcareenv.co.uk
Hygieco Ltd
Clockhouse Estate, Cavendish Road
Glemsford Suffolk CO10 7PZ
http://www.hygieco.co.uk
Tel: 01787 281188
Fax: 01787 282222
nick@hygieco.co.uk
Icomed Ltd
Unit 1, Dene Valley Business Centre
Brookhampton, Kineton
Warwickshire CV35 0JD
http://www.icomed.co.uk
Tel: 01608 683939 Fax: 01608 683940
Contact: Mr. John Ely
ico@icomed.co.uk
Intercare Distribution Services
Middlewich Road, Leighton
Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4QT
http://www.intercareuk.com
Tel: 01270 257254
Fax: 01270 250959
Contact: Mark Greenhalgh
mark@intercareuk.com
Mauser Benelux B.V.
Souvereinstraat 1 Postbus 235
4900AE, Oosterhout, Netherlands
http://www.mauser-group.com
Tel: (31) 162 483700 Fax: (31) 162 483750
Contact: Mr Kees Vredevoort
kees.vredevoort@mausergroup.com
Peake (GB) Ltd
Stoneybridge, Liskeard
Cornwall PL14 3NQ
http://www.peake-gb.co.uk
Tel: 01579 342212 Fax: 01579 344520
Contact: Mr. Richard Brenton
rb@peake-gb.co.uk
PHS Group plc
Western Industrial Estate
Caerphilly CF83 1XH
http://www.phs.co.uk
Tel: 029 2085 1000 Fax: 029 2086 3288
Contact: Ms Jan Dolman
jandolman@phs.co.uk
Plastic Omnium Urban Systems Ltd
Plastic Omnium House
Tweedale Industrial Estate
Madeley, Telford
Shropshire TF7 4JR
http://www.pourbansystems.com/uk
Tel.: 01952 582 583
Fax: 01952 586 453
Contact: Ms Nicky Oxenham
mailto:noxenham@plasticomnium.com
Polkacrest Ltd
Platt Industrial Estate, Maidstone Road
Platt, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 8JN
http://www.polkacrest.co.uk
Tel: 01732 880910 Fax: 01732 880900
Contact: Ms Cindy Williams
cindy.williams@polkacrest.co.uk
Sanitary Medical Disposal
Services Association
Office and Secretary, 111 Wollaston Road,
Irchester,Northants NN29 7DD
http://www.smdsa.com
Tel: 01933 311223 Fax: 01933 311223
Contact: Mr Martin Foulser
admin@smdsa.com
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Issue Six
First appearance
for SMDSA at
CIWM Torbay
Andy Stratton, Chairman, SMDSA
The SMDSA has been
established for over 13 years
and has grown in members to
represent the majority of
companies involved in
packaging, collection,
disposal, associated supplies
and consultants in the
healthcare and sanitary waste
industry.
SMDSA’s aim is the development and promotion of best practices
across the industry, and attending exhibitions is a further initiative
we have undertaken in order to achieve this goal.
The CIWM Torbay exhibition is generally perceived as the highest
profile event in the Waste Management Industry and as we are
affiliated to the CIWM it seemed an obvious choice to exhibit here.
Association members meet four times a year to discuss and debate
issues relating to the healthcare waste industry and to take reports
from specialist working groups, often tackling very complex and
technical issues relating to our business. We are also included in
several high level forums and working groups with Regulators and
Authorities and are able to influence policy and new guidance
relating to our industry. We have had a particularly busy year with
the introduction of the Hazardous Waste Regulations and the issues
raised by the draft “Safe Management of Healthcare Waste“, and
the Agency’s revision to WM2.
SMDSA’s website (www.smdsa.com) includes areas where members
can keep up to date with legislation and guidelines and
forthcoming changes, as well as public access areas designed to
inform and educate interested parties such as NHS trusts and other
related producers.
Currently under development is a simple “Street Guide” in order to
give easy to understand guidance, not only for drivers, operators
and managers in the contractor sector, but for producers as well,
and in addition, the SMDSA is developing guidance to the range of
technologies used to treat and dispose of healthcare wastes which
will compliment the sector guides underpinning the “Safe
Management of Healthcare Wastes”.
Come and see us in the Science and Technology Centre,
South Green Marquee, SG28 (next to the CIWM stand).
news &
Views
Spring 2006
Amcor / SPS Laboratories Ltd
extend innovations through
container range
Demand for sharps containers, which can be
easily and safely carried by clinical staff to the
patient, continues to grow in the UK and
mainland Europe. With this in mind Amcor / SPS
have introduced the new Sharpak 35 PLUS 3.5
litre sharps
container and its
own dedicated
procedure tray.
The risks of needlestick injury continue to be an
issue for clinical and disposal staff when handling
sharps containers. Once filled with used sharps and
ready for disposal, containers should always be
permanently locked. Anything which helps to give
a clear visible indication that a container is fully
locked must be an advantage to the user and
Sharpak VisiLOCK fulfils this requirement. The
VisiLOCK is now
incorporated on
the Sharpak 18, 35, 60, 120 and 220 PLUS sharps
containers from Amcor / SPS.
The Sharpak HYDRI range
A range of colour coded Sharps containers (see
picture in main article) which were designed for
the collection and disposal of sharps
contaminated with cytotoxic drugs. Each size
container in the range is supplied with a Sharpak
HYDRI mat inside to absorb any free liquids that
may be present and thus prevent spillage during
handling and transportation of the containers.
Compact Power launches mini thermal process
To meet the demand for in-situ processing plants for difficult waste Compact
Power has developed a small scale version of it’s very successful pyrolysis and
gasification process. The plant named The ST-150 will handle 150 Kg per hour of
clinical waste and fits into two 40 foot containers. It produces heat that can be
used in heating and cooling systems. The emissions from the process – as with
Compact Power’s Avonmouth plant are
well within the requirements of the
Waste Incineration Directive.
The ST-150, originally developed for use
on Royal Navy vessels, has successfully
completed trials. It will allow in-situ
waste processing thus cutting out the
need and cost of transport.

So what happens next …?
A review of the draft NHS Guidance
document “SAFE MANAGEMENT
OF HEALTHCARE WASTE”
- Brian Latham
Known to many as the ‘purple book, guidance on the safe
management of healthcare waste was produced by the Health
Services Advisory Committee in 1999 - the ‘Safe disposal of
clinical waste’. However new legislation, in particular, that
arising from EC directives on Landfill and Hazardous waste
required major changes.
In November 2005 the Department of Health published the
consultation document ‘Safe management of healthcare waste’.
The document was produced through a Steering Group comprising
Dept of Health, DEFRA, EA, SEPA Dept for Transport (DfT), Health
and Safety Executive, Health Protection Agency and devolved
administrations. The SMDSA and its members took part in many of
the working groups formed to concentrate on the various issues. The aim of
this document was to replace the ‘purple book’ and provide a framework of good
practice for waste management to assist NHS organisations and others to deal
properly with their waste and meet legislative requirements.
The document made the following key recommendation:
■ A new methodology (known as the ‘unified’ approach) for identifying and
classifying infectious and medicinal wastes to comply with waste, health and
safety and carriage regulations.
■ The use of European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes to describe waste in place
of the A to E classification.
■ An offensive waste stream to describe wastes which are not infectious e.g.
human hygiene waste, nappies etc.
■ A revised colour coding system for packaging.
To assist the consultation process the document sought a response to a number of
questions: Following the consultation process the Department of Health issued a
summary of responses to the consultation. The following looks at the SMDSA
response to the consultation questions and the summary of responses to the
consultation.
Question 1 Do you agree the recommendation that clinical
waste is defined as hazardous infectious waste?
costs of consignment notes for no tangible benefits. In its
summary of consultation responses the Department of Health
Steering Group stated that 54% of responses agreed the need to
redefine clinical waste. The Steering Group will reconsider the
definition.
Question 2 Do you agree with the methodology
proposed for identifying and classifying infectious
and medicinal waste?
SMDSA disagreed with the methodology of classifying infectious waste. A more
sensible approach would be to incorporate the threshold for what constitutes
hazardous waste, due to infection risk, with clinical practice in preventing the
spread of infection. The Department of Health summary of responses also
identified concern about the definition of infectious as it relates to the use of
universal precautions in healthcare establishments. This is to be addressed by a
working group.
Question 3 Do you agree with the
benefits of introducing an
“offensive waste” stream?
Offensive waste is not a new concept. It has been
known as Group E, Sanpro or incontinence waste.
The SMDSA is strongly opposed to the wholesale
expansion of this waste stream to include
anything that was previously treated as clinical
waste but can be assessed to be non-hazardous.
This approach is likely to promote the movement
of these wastes through the black bag commercial
waste stream and arriving at materials recycling
facilities (MURFs) where manual sorting is
undertaken, exposing employees to risk. It also appears
contrary to government policy to reduce waste to landfill and the
requirement to pre-treat waste for landfill by 2007, when waste is currently being
treated. It also reduces the opportunity for recycling using new technologies
which are able to utilise waste from treatment plants. In addition there is the issue
of public acceptance of these waste going to landfill and whether landfill sites will
accept this waste stream. The summary of responses to the document notes that
there was a slight balance in favour of introducing an offensive waste stream,
though there was much comment on the appropriateness of this course of action.
The Steering Group agreed that this was a decision for individual NHS
organisations and is not a mandatory or central requirement.
Question 4 Do you agree with the benefits of a nationally
based system of colour-coded packaging?
requires the minimum amount of change, reduces the
amount of staff retraining, removes commercial
conflicts, and retains the benefit of easy visual
segregation throughout the disposal chain. In
addition it does not require separation of
hazardous and non-hazardous wastes that are all
routed to incineration.
Question 5 Views are sought on the
practicality of segregating sharps
waste contaminated with
cytotoxic/cytostatic medicinal
products and sharps boxes not
contaminated with cyto-medications.
SMDSA does not agree with the use of NIOSH list to specify cytostatic waste. It
proposes the continued use of British National Formulary BNF 8.1. which is widely
known, available and understood. NIOSH is problematic as it includes medicines
which, where they are widely used, do not justify being classed
as hazardous e.g. birth control hormones.
SMDSA believes the position that fully discharged syringes,
which have been used to administer hazardous medicines, are
automatically hazardous requires further consideration.
Simply being contaminated with a hazardous substance does
not automatically turn an empty container into hazardous
waste. There are many examples which allow for waste and
waste containers not to be treated as hazardous themselves
despite a residual contamination with hazardous substance
e.g. contaminated drums.
A pragmatic approach is required, where segregation of
medicines and sharps is of a sufficiently high standard, it
would serve little purpose to extend the definition of
cytostatic further than necessary.
The way forward
The proposed ‘Safe Management of Healthcare Waste’ is a key document for all
those involved in healthcare waste management. It is vital that the document
provides sound practical advice to producers of waste and the waste treatment
industry. It is clear from the review process that the document needs to provide
greater clarity, however a number of elements e.g colour coding have universal
acceptance. The Department of Health Steering Group is currently revising the
document in the light of the comments it has received and proposes to issue a
revised document shortly for peer review prior to publication. The SMDSA looks
forward to taking part in the peer
review.
The SMDSA and its member companies do not agree that clinical waste is
redefined as hazardous infectious waste. SMDSA believes that there is a
substantial percentage of non-hazardous clinical waste that
needs to be treated or the producer requires the
waste to be treated. There is no
evidence that the proposed definition
either has, or will increase
segregation as it is evident that
the NHS has adopted a
precautionary approach to
avoid potential prosecution.
The redefinition gives no
environmental benefit since
it has not changed the route
for disposal of these wastes
to treatment and
incineration. It will
however increase the cost
to the NHS and others
through administrative
The SMDSA disagreed with the methodology for medicinal waste. The imposition
of the United States NIOSH list does not represent a practical option and
introduces further confusion. The majority of the drugs listed in NIOSH are not
applicable to the UK. The summary of consultation responses identified concerns
from others and the need for greater clarity and understanding of cytotoxic and
cytostatic medicines.
The SMDSA has established a working group to consider how the Hazardous
Waste Directive applies a definition of hazardous medicines throughout the rest
of Europe and to evaluate the technical options including the use of British
National Formulary BNF 8.1.
The SMDSA agrees with the principle of a nationally based system of colourcoded
packaging, but believes the existing proposal is confused between
coding for hazard and coding for disposal route. SMDSA propose that
the scheme code only by disposal route. This allows producers to move
waste up the waste hierarchy and specify a higher level of treatment
irrespective of hazard. SMDSA supports the use of purple to indicate
presence of Cytotoxic and Cytostatic medicines and the continued use
of Tiger bags for hygiene waste going to landfill.
The Department of Health summary of responses records that the
nationally based system of colour coding was given unanimous support
with many calls for the approach to be made mandatory to guarantee
effectiveness. However the responses also commented that the
approach was complex and greater clarity was needed.
The SMDSA propose a system of positive segregation for incineration
colour coded by the use of red bags or red lids. Wastes suitable for
treatment would remain in yellow bags or with yellow lids, however the
scheme could simply accommodate the transitional phase over an extended
period by allowing existing colours to be used for treatment. This approach

Hazardous Waste
Regulations 2005
Dave Dingle,
Cannon Hygiene Ltd
With 16 July 2006 fast approaching, the Hazardous Waste Regulations in England
and Wales are a year old. Premises Notification applications made in anticipation
of the commencement date and commencing on 16 July 2005, are now becoming
due for renewal.
Given the problems that were experienced by the Environment Agency with the
process of notification, resulting in the need for emergency codes (EXEXXX is still
in use in some cases, sanctioned by the Agency), it was with some relief that
SMDSA representatives invited to another
Agency liaison meeting in April heard of
improvements being made to the
notification system. The Agency have now
issued a new spreadsheet version for Bulk
Notifications which includes a new
validation step, similar to that which had
been successful for the Consignee
Quarterly Returns system. However as this
has only just been released, whether it is as
successful as hoped remains to be seen.
With a years’ experience, other issues are
now beginning to emerge. Although the
Agency have referred recently to a quarterly income from consignment notes of
around £2M, figures for consignment notes given at the liaison seminar can be
easily calculated to reflect a figure of £5M per Quarter – a discrepancy about
which the Agency have yet to respond.
Fluorescent tubes, batteries, PC monitors,
aerosols, mercury bearing wastes and a
range of paints, cleaners and other chemicals
used across the Healthcare sector are also
Hazardous wastes and count towards the
200Kg limit for exemption of premises from
notification.
... A Year On
Against this background, SMDSA have now learnt that certain Industry sectors are
being informed that they, and hence their customers are being given the
opportunity to pay only for the first consignment note in a series of movements,
whilst the Regulations require a charge for every consignment note. How the
Agency can justify choosing to not implement the Regulations in certain sectors is
a matter still to be answered. How contractors in the Clinical Waste sector will be
able to respond to queries from customers who are charged for each and every
consignment, whilst other sectors are being allowed by the Agency not to levy
these charges is a matter that raises some interesting questions.
Also outlined in the liaison meeting was the number of Annual Notifications,
which at 225,000 in April 2005 considerably exceeded those expected. However
what has been shown is that the option of electronic notification has been hugely
successful. The Healthcare sector had the highest number of premises notifications
– surprising, given some of the other hazardous wastes concerned like waste oils.
A worrying statistic at this stage, considering the question of whether clinical
waste is always hazardous waste as reflected in an update of the Agency’s WM2
guidance (without any Industry consultation) and the draft ‘Safe Management
of Healthcare Waste’ which has essentially been referred back to the steering
group for further consideration.
Progress with Consignee Quarterly Returns was referred to, and despite what is
in fact a very user friendly Agency electronic Returns System, and the passing of
two full Quarters during which returns should have been made, it was of
considerable concern that the Agency admitted that a number of contractors
have yet to submit returns for the first quarter.
At the liaison meeting, and in guidance on their web site, the Agency were
adamant they would not be sending reminders of expiry of notification. They
have done an about face and are now reminding
■ Those who notified in bulk, of all that they notified, but not each one
individually, and
■ Those who notified individually, reminded directly.
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All in all, whilst a year on from commencement there
is some good news, there are still some obvious very
serious areas of concern. Good news therefore that
the Environment Agency confirmed that they are still
not in a position to implement the Fixed Penalty
Notices allowed for in the Regulations. However,
given the queries over how many Fixed Penalty
Notices have been served by Local Councils since their
implementation in other areas of legislation, we
should not be surprised if the Government query that
the Agency have also failed to use effectively these
new powers against those who have not tried to
comply.
Sulo Launches New Range of Containers with ADR Approved Markings for the
Transportation of Clinical Waste.
One of the main issues facing companies transporting clinical waste in wheeled bins is the ADR requirement that all
containers should be marked with a non removable two colour warning ‘infectious’ symbol (black on a white
background).
Unlike with clinical waste bags, there is no derogation allowing black printing onto the natural yellow body of the
containers. Until now carriers of clinical waste have been unable to fully
comply with this requirement due to the restrictions some
manufacturers have faced with hot foil printing,
without the use of adhesive labels which are easily
washed off when the bins are disinfected.
This was taken into account when Sulo designed their new range of 360, 770 and
1100 litre UN approved containers which are being launched at the CIWM exhibition at
Torbay this month.
From the 1st of June 2006 all containers for the transportation of clinical waste will have
undergone a special two-colour hot foil process to produce the fully compliant infectious symbol
on the body of the bin.
Sulo MGB Ltd are the latest new member to join the Sanitary Medical Disposal Services
Association.
Sulo’s Sales Manager, Damian O`neill, commented “ this was a technically difficult process, but it
was necessary to overcome this problem before launching the new range of bins and Sulo are
pleased to be able to contribute as a member of the SMDSA by introducing technical innovation to
enable both members and the wider industry to be fully compliant”

New Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations for 2007
The Department for Transport has recently produced a draft of the
Regulations for 2007. A consultation exercise is expected to follow in July.
The following provides a summary of the changes proposed, and a reminder
of changes that are already in process from the 2005 Regulations.
What the regulations will cover
Work is underway on new carriage of dangerous goods regulations for
2007. The regulations will:-
■∑Apply to all classes of dangerous goods carried by road and rail
■∑Apply the 2007 editions of ADR and RID
■∑Replace 4 sets of regulations
The Radioactive Materials (Road Transport) Regulations 2002
The Radioactive Materials (Road Transport) (Amendment) Regulations 2003
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure
Equipment Regulations 2004
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure
Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2005
Format of the new regulations
The new regulations follow the format of the 2004 Carriage Regulations
with the following improvements :-
Clearer drafting with more descriptive headings
All national derogations grouped together in Part 1
All ADR and RID provisions grouped together in Part 2
Simplified Competent Authority and Enforcing Authority provisions
grouped together in Part 3
ADR and RID changes for 2007
Scientifics Ltd have been commissioned to evaluate the changes for 2007.
Consultation
The Depa expect to begin consultation in July.
New production facility in the UK
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The Craemer Group, Germany is to launch a new production facility for plastics injection
moulding in Telford, Shropshire. The factory will start its operation during the autumn of
2006, initially with the production of waste disposal bins.
The new production facility is an important milestone for the ongoing development of the
Craemer Group which up to now has solely concentrated on the manufacture at its head
quarters in Germany. In the UK the Craemer Group has in recent years been operating as a
distributor for Craemer, Germany.
Craemer is a diversified internationally active family company with the core business
activities of metal forming, tool construction and plastics processing. In its plastics division,
Craemer manufactures a wide range of containers for transportation and storage as well as
high quality plastics pallets. A further production focus lies with the manufacture of
containers for the environmental industry. With its KLIKO brand Craemer is considered to be
one of the leading suppliers of waste disposal systems on the European market.
The Company was founded in 1912 by Paul Craemer as a moulding, drawing and dye
stamping mill in Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany, where the head office of the Craemer
Group remains today. Plastics processing at Herzebrock-Clarholz began in 1958 and Craemer
can now rely on decades of experience in the development and manufacture of plastics
products.
Left to right:
Siegbert Geldner, Head of the Division Production and Engineering Paul Craemer GmbH; Architect
Mathias Eisenmenger, Eisenmenger Co-Operation GmbH;
Dr. Achim Brandenburg, Chairman and Managing Director Paul Craemer GmbH;
Clive Hames, General Manager Craemer UK Ltd,
Dr. Paul Corscadden, Technical Direktor Craemer UK Ltd.
Reminders about Important changes
Periodic inspection of old tanks and TPE
The 'Competent Person' regime for tanks and TPE ends on 30 June. The arrangements
applicable from the 1st July 2006 are explained here:-
For old tanks:
http://www.ukas.com/Library/downloads/publications/DR6.pdf
For old pressure receptacles:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_freight/documents/downloadable/dft_freight_039320.pdf
Ending of the driver training exemption for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes
From 1st January 2007 all carriers of loads exceeding the load threshold set out in 1.1.3.6 of
ADR will need to ensure their drivers have received appropriate training and hold a valid
Driver Training Certificate in accordance with Regulation 9 of The Carriage Regulations .
Ending of the transitional measure for provision of fire extinguishers
From 1st January 2008 all carriers shall ensure transport units are equipped with the
appropriate number of fire extinguishers in accordance with 8 of ADR.
Guidance on infectious substances, including Avian flu
The Department for Transport has worked with the Civil Aviation Authority and the Maritime
and Coastguard Agency to produce guidance on the classification, packaging, labeling and
carriage of infectious substances. The document can be downloaded from
http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_freight/documents/page/dft_freight_611600.pdf
This guidance is supplemented by Guidance Note 12 on avian influenza aimed at veterinary
and health professionals
http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_freight/documents/pdf/dft_freight_pdf_611348.pdf
Dangerous Goods Division
The Radioactive Materials Transport Division (RMTD) and the Dangerous Goods Unit have
merged to become the Dangerous Goods Division. The Division is headed by Jeremy Rolstone
who was formerly with VOSA.
SMDSA Welcome
the following new
members
Viridor Waste Management Ltd
Great Western House
Station Approach
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1QW
http://www.viridor-waste.co.uk
Tel: 01823 721400
Fax: 01823 334 027
Contact: Mr. Dan Cooke
dcooke@viridor-waste.co.uk
Viridor Waste Management began operations in 1965 and has become a
leading provider of waste and recycling services in the UK. One of the fastest
growing waste management companies in the past ten years Viridor now
operates 158 waste management facilities in the UK employing some 1500
staff and covering a wide range of services. Clinical waste services are
provided by a dedicated Clinical waste transport fleet and our Hazardous
Waste Incinerator in Plymouth.
Shorrock Trichem Ltd
Chanters Industrial Estate Atherton
Manchester
M46 9SD
http://www.shorrocktrichem.com
Tel: 01942 875325
Fax: 01942 870952
Contact: Mr. Paul Allison
enquiries@shorrocktrichem.com
Shorrock Trichem, offering a wealth of expertise in occupational cleaning
and hygiene. We provide a diverse selection of professional products and
services to suit a wide range of industries, tailored to meet the individual
needs of our customers.
Whether you require Kitchen chemicals, Dishwashers, Watercoolers or Waste
Disposal services, Shorrock Trichem invites you to enjoy the quality, value
and service that we provide in an extensive selection of products
Sulo MGB Ltd
Century Point
Halifax Road
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP12 3SL
http://www.sulo.co.uk
Tel: 01494 511055
Fax: 01494 511044
Contact: Mr. Damian O’neill
d.oniell@sulo.co.uk
Sulo are best known for the manufacture of 2 and 4 wheeled bins from 35 litre
to 1100 litre, but the company are also manufacturers and stockists of steel
drums and an extensive range of specialist and bespoke containers meeting
UN standards for the packing and carriage of all types of hazardous wastes.
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Rentokil Initial plc
Felcourt, East Grinstead
West Sussex RH19 2JY
http://www.rentokil-initial.co.uk
Tel: 01342 833022 Fax: 01342 326229
Contact: Ms Dawn Kirby/Mr John Reilly
dkirby@r-d.rentokil-initial.co.uk
Shorrock Trichem Ltd
Chanters Industrial Estate Atherton
Manchester M46 9SD
http://www.shorrocktrichem.com
Tel: 01942 875325
Fax: 01942 870952
Contact: Mr. Paul Allison
enquiries@shorrocktrichem.com
Steriwaste Brandbeat Ltd
Meadow House, Kerswell
Cullompton, Devon EX15 2ES
http://www.steriwaste.com
Tel: 01884 266666
Fax: 01884 266333
Contact: Mr. David Colgate
info@steriwaste.com
Sulo MGB Ltd
Century Point, Halifax Road
High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3SL
http://www.sulo.co.uk
Tel: 01494 511055
Fax: 01494 511044
Contact: Mr. Damian O’neill
d.oniell@sulo.co.uk
Egbert H Taylor & Co Ltd
Oak Park , Ryelands Lane
Elmley Lovett , Worcestershire WR9 0QZ
http://www.taylor-ch.co.uk
Tel: 01299 251333 Fax: 01299 254142
Contact: Mr. Andy Howorth
custserv@taylor-ch.co.uk
Veolia Environmental Services Ltd
James Road, Tyseley
Birmingham B11 2BA
http://www.veolia.co.uk
Tel: 0121 680 2000
Fax: 0121 680 2051
Contact: Mr. Steve Mitchell
smitchell@veolia.co.uk
Vernon-Carus Ltd
Factory Lane, Preston
Lancs. PR1 9SN
http://www.vernon-carus.co.uk
Tel: 01772 744493
Fax: 01772 320449
Contact: Tim Eaglen
tim.eaglen@vernon-carus.co.uk
Viridor Waste Management Ltd
Great Western House
Station Approach
Taunton, Somerset TA1 1QW
http://www.viridor-waste.co.uk
Tel: 01823 721400
Fax: 01823 334 027
Contact: Mr. Dan Cooke
dcooke@viridor-waste.co.uk
White Rose Environmental Ltd
Head Office, PO Box 63, Leeds LS9 0XH
http://www.WhiteRoseEnvironmental.com
Tel: 0845 124 2020 Fax: 0113 235 1286
Contact: Mr David Hughes
customer.services@WhiteRoseEnvironmental.com