Food manufacturer fined over dust risks
A FOOD manufacturer has been fined after employees were at risk of developing occupational asthma a factory in Buckingham.
A FOOD manufacturer has been fined after employees were at risk of developing occupational asthma a factory in Buckingham.
THE FIRST concern in any conversation about workshop environments should always be people’s health. Yet contaminated or poorly controlled air also reaches into the commercial life of a business.
Airborne hazardous substances are a critical focus of occupational health and safety, yet aerosol science and measurement technologies can be highly specialised and technically complex. For occupational hygienists and safety professionals responsible for managing a wide range of workplace risks, gaining a practical understanding of dust monitoring methods is essential, but finding the time to … Understanding Dust Monitoring Technologies
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a major package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust, including silicosis, a deadly-but-preventable lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust released during stone cutting.
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY has been fined £280,000 after two employees developed occupational asthma because of exposure to animal allergens in the workplace.
EFFECTIVE DUST control in industrial environments is about more than filtration alone. Managing worker exposure, controlling emissions and maintaining filter efficiency all play a crucial role in protecting plant and machinery, reducing explosion risks and keeping production running safely and efficiently. Nicolas Van der veken provides an insight.
VISIT THE ASYS trade show booth at The Health & Safety Event from 28-30 April at the NEC in Birmingham for a chance to win a professional ASYS dBELL 108 Noise Dosemeter or dBELL 110 Air Quality Exposure Monitor!
SOLID PARTICLES, often referred to as ‘dust’, can pose a significant threat to the health and safety of workers in industrial and manufacturing environments. These microscopic particles can lead to a range of serious health problems, from respiratory illnesses to cancer. Steve Marnach explores the dangers of workplace dust exposure and outlines steps to mitigate these risks.
ARCO HAS launched a powerful awareness campaign in the heart of Sheffield to highlight the growing threat of ‘silent killer’ silicosis to workers across the UK.
ALMOST 47 million EU workers may have been exposed to at least one cancer risk factor during their last working week, according to the Workers’ Exposure Survey (WES) on occupational cancer risk factors in Europe.
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