newsTHE 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.
newsCARDIFF UNIVERSITY has been fined £280,000 after two employees developed occupational asthma because of exposure to animal allergens in the workplace.
articleEFFECTIVE 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.
productVISIT 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!
articleSOLID 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.
newsARCO 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.
newsALMOST 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.
articleBob Latimer discusses the benefits of automated monitoring systems for airborne hazards as complimenting the role of health and safety managers and occupational hygienists.
newsA MANCHESTER based construction company has been fined after workers were put at risk of exposure to asbestos.
newsTHE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection and leading scientific body focused on preventing ill health caused by work, has responded to the NHS consultation on men’s health.
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