Attleborough-based demolition
and asbestos services company Anglian, is using an innovative labelling system
using QR codes to make project files easily accessible on-site while also cutting
down on paper. The initiative, which ran as a highly successful trial for
Anglian’s asbestos division, is now being rolled out across other areas of the
business. Anglian is the only company in the South of the UK to utilise the
labelling system.
Anglian originally began using
QR codes on-site for asbestos surveys last year. The system, developed by Start
Software, uses an individual QR code which is displayed within the premises and
enables any contractor working there to scan it with their phone to see all
documentation relating to the site. This provides easy access to reports such
as the asbestos register which outlines the location and extent of any asbestos
containing materials within the property, as well as other documents such as asbestos
survey reports, management plans and site floor plans. By hosting all the
documentation electronically, contractors can ensure they are working safely using
the most current information.
To date, the company has
transferred more than 20 sites onto the innovative labelling system. Following
the successful use of QR labelling for asbestos projects, Anglian is now
expanding the system across its other divisions starting with scaffolding where
it will be able to host site files and drawings.
Nick Davenport, asbestos survey
manager at Anglian, said: “The QR code labels have revolutionised the way we
store records for the projects we’ve worked on and how contractors can access information
on-site. As a business, waste is very close to our hearts (Anglian has a
dedicate waste recycling division) and we’re always looking for ways to reduce
our impact on the environment. We’ve gone from having huge folders of printed
documents to providing everything electronically which can be easily scanned
through to find the relevant page for the individual visiting the site. Based
on success within our asbestos division, we’re now rolling this out across
other areas of the business which typically rely on storing pages and pages of
documents such as drawings and compliance certificates.”
A multi-service contractor,
Anglian’s divisions include Anglian Demolition & Asbestos, Anglian
Scaffolding, Anglian Earthworks & Remediation and Anglian Waste Recycling. For more details, see
www.angliandemo.co.uk.