newsCornwall sawmill fined over safety breaches
A CORNWALL-based timber company and its director have been handed a £20k fine after failing to comply with a series of enforcement notices issued by health and safety inspectors.
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newsCall for UK ban on silica materials amid worker concerns
BRITISH SAFETY Council is calling on the UK Government to go further in protecting workers from the risks associated with high-concentration silica containing materials and, within five years, introduce a ban on high-silica products from entering or leaving the UK.
newsFood manufacturer fined over dust risks
A FOOD manufacturer has been fined after employees were at risk of developing occupational asthma a factory in Buckingham.
productThe hidden cost of poor workshop air quality
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.
webinarUnderstanding Dust Monitoring Technologies
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
newsHSE launches inspection crackdown on stone cutting
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.
newsUniversity fined after employees develop occupational asthma
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY has been fined £280,000 after two employees developed occupational asthma because of exposure to animal allergens in the workplace.
articleFiltering out dust risks
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.
productWin the right tools to measure and protect
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!
articleProtect workers from solid particle hazards
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.
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