productDUST SAFETY in the workplace is of paramount importance, especially when it comes to silica dust. Silica, a natural substance found in rocks, sand, and clay, can become hazardous respirable dust during industrial processes.
newsBUSINESSES ARE being warned to make sure their staff are safe when working with metalworking fluids or coolants.
articleHSM asks Daniel Frith about the dangers of exposure to airborne contaminants and how to mitigate the risks.
productUPCOMING JSP “Dust Kills! Webinar” will teach you about the dangers of dust and how to select the correct respiratory protection (RPE) in an industrial environment. This webinar aims to highlight the importance of proper respiratory selection to ensure safety.
newsHEALTH AND Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors have begun a targeted inspection initiative focusing on manufacturing businesses where materials that contain silica are used. This will include brick and tile manufacturers and foundries.
newsA JOINERY firm in South East London has been fined £20k for failing to control its employees’ exposure to wood dust.
articleWhile greener fuels – such as hydrogen – are seeing increasingly widespread use to protect our planet, we must also consider the risks and dangers of these new forms of energy. David Head says there is a pressing need to understand the risk to ensure worker safety.
productGRANITE AND other natural stones are a highly sought after material for various uses across many industries.
productDEPLOYING THE ASYS dBELL100 continuous measurement system provides health and safety professionals with a comprehensive baseline picture of noise and air quality in the workplace.
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