newsFBU to expand fire contaminants work
THE FIRE Brigades Union (FBU) has agreed at its annual conference on 12 May to expand its work on the effects of fire contaminants – toxic substances produced by fires – on firefighters.
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news‘Act now to avoid next asbestos’, urges DIY expert
THE UK’S favourite DIY and home improvement expert, Tommy Walsh, is calling for more to be done to protect workers from the dangers of silica dust.
productMeasuring wood dust exposure
AS HSE inspectors target woodworking businesses, Casella shares expert advice on measuring wood dust exposure.
productImpactful air filtration on demand
VIRUSES CAN spread through the air via droplets and aerosols, potentially infecting other people or landing on and contaminating surfaces. Effective air filtration devices such as Rediair can help remove these microorganisms and particulates from the air, using specialised filters known as HEPA filters.
productMackwell Health demonstrates UV-C innovations at IPC22
MACKWELL HEALTH, part of the Mackwell Group, has announced plans to demonstrate its UV-C disinfection technology solutions at this year’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Conference, of which Mackwell Health is a main sponsor.
newsHSE inspections target woodworking businesses
VENTILATION, PROTECTIVE equipment and appropriate guarding are some of the measures businesses should consider as Britain’s workplace regulator is carrying out inspections to protect the respiratory health of workers.
productReal-time silica detection from Trolex
TROLEX IS delighted to announce the launch of the world’s first real time detector for silica particulates, the Air XS Silica Monitor.
productAn introduction to indoor air quality
AIR QUALITY is one of the most significant health challenges of our time. Repeated exposure to air pollutants is one of the top potential causes of chronic health problems such as lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and respiratory infections.
newsLack of air quality ambition, says BSC
BRITISH SAFETY Council says the government is showing a lack of ambition in its proposed air quality targets.
newsDEFRA announces new targets
NEW, LONG-term environmental targets have been announced by the government. The proposed targets are a cornerstone of the government’s Environment Act which passed into law in November last year.
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