[WEBINAR REPLAY] Urban Geoscience: opening up the industry to a more inclusive and diverse community
This inaugural webinar from the AGS will see Nick Koor, (University Geosciences UK Group and the Geological Society), discuss the decline of…
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Urgent PPE support for the NHS
With the ongoing situation with COVID-19, the NHS urgently need the following equipment: • FFP3 Respirator Masks • Full Face Visors (disposable)…
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AGS Magazine: August 2020
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the August 2020 issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the Geosciences
July 2020 will see the delivery of the inaugural webinar for the AGS with Dr Nick Koor introducing the subject of Urban…
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AGS Magazine: August 2020
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the August 2020 issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
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2020 Webinar Programme
Following the success of the AGS’ inaugural webinar, Urban Geoscience: opening up the industry to a more inclusive and diverse community, we’re…
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Chairs Foreword (July 2020)
It has been a busy time for many members since the May issue and many colleagues have reported the increased pressure on…
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AGS Magazine: June/July 2020
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are pleased to announce the June/July 2020 issue of their publication; AGS Magazine. To view…
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Working at Height During Trial Pitting: How Far is So Far as Reasonably Practicable?
This paper was the subject of a presentation at the AGS Safety in Mind conference in November 2019, and started by asking…
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Safety Guidance
Safe Ground Investigations in the Light of COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which is commonly spread through coughing and sneezing, through close…
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Guidance on Working on Soft Ground
Published May 2020 This guidance considers access to construction work on soft ground and in particular ground investigation. Working in areas of…
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Risk Assessments and Method Statements for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists
Published March 2020. This version replaces ‘Health and Safety Risk Assessment for Ground Investigation’ document which was published in 2010. Health and…
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Guidance on Occupational Stress
Published 5th March 2020. Work related stress can be a significant cause of illness and has been linked to increased incidence of…
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LPA 70 - Liability of Parent Companies for overseas subsidiaries - Vedanta Resources PLC and another v Lungowe and others [2019] UKSC 20
Published December 2019. In April 2019, the Supreme Court held in the above case that a parent company based in the UK…
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Guidance for Working on Rail Infrastructure
Published July 2019 This guidance is written for anyone involved in geotechnical or geo-environmental work on Network Rail’s Managed Infrastructure (NRMI). Separate…