newsMasks and ventilation are vital, says RCN
THE ROYAL College of Nursing (RCN) has written to the Prime Minister demanding support and protection for health and care staff when Covid-19 rules are loosened next week.
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newsBetter protection for outdoor workers needed, says BSC
AIR POLLUTION – which can cause and exacerbate lung cancer and chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma – is now the largest environmental health risk in the UK, greater than obesity and smoking.
articleDust danger
The health effects of dust should not be over-looked and it is one of the most prevalent forms of contamination encountered in the workplace. Kurt Greenall explores the dangers of this hazard and the decontamination options.
productParticulate monitoring just got personal
DEATH AND disease caused by harmful dust is the single biggest health and safety issue today. This is why Pulsar Instruments decided to add Trolex’s latest personal dust monitoring innovation to its range of products.
productInnovative technology for face-to-face meetings
THE RETURN of office workers presents a new challenge to businesses seeking to protect their staff and visitors from the risks posed by SARS-CoV-2, its variants, and other microbiological hazards.
newsFoundry fined after workers exposed to lead dust
JOHN TAYLOR Bell Foundry (Loughborough) Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after workers were exposed to harmful lead dust during the repair and refurbishment of church bells at St Peter’s church in Barton-Upon-Humber.
productAir helmet provides heavy-duty protection
ESAB LAUNCHED its new Savage A40 Air with Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) technology.
productLaunch party invite from TSI
JOIN TSI for a virtual launch party on Monday, June 14, as it introduces an exciting new offering to its indoor air quality monitoring portfolio! Special guest Dr. Stephanie Taylor will talk about the importance of IAQ monitoring and her experience with this new product offering.
articleThe Covid effect
Having spent many years in the respiratory protection equipment (RPE) industry, Fred Chartlon draws on his knowledge to provide a history of this life-saving equipment and the effect that Covid has had on manufacturers.
newsTwo jailed for manslaughter
TWO MEN have been jailed after a tenant, Mr Afonso died in his flat at Wood Street, Middleton from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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