University 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.
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY has been fined £280,000 after two employees developed occupational asthma because of exposure to animal allergens in the workplace.
EQUIPMENT REVIEWS are a routine part of managing a respiratory protection programme. But when the question of switching platforms arises, it is worth considering what the decision is really based on — and what the long-term operational impact could be.
CHANGES TO long-term servicing and calibration availability across parts of the respirator fit testing market are encouraging organisations to evaluate future equipment strategies and continuity planning.
A FOCUS on mental health and compliance could form the new frontline of both workplace safety and business profitability, says RS Safety Solutions.
DUST EXPOSURE is one of the most common — and most underestimated — risks across industries. Effective monitoring, properly fitted respiratory protection, and robust safety practices are essential to protect workers from long-term respiratory harm, says Victoria Rivers.
JSP WILL be showing the latest innovative, UK-manufactured safety products at The Health & Safety Event 2026. Specialising in ‘above the neck’ PPE, JSP offers fully compatible sustainable safety solutions for today’s workplace.
WITH MILLIONS gathering in Northern Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, local emergency response officials have been working diligently behind the scenes to ensure everything runs safely and smoothly.
Selecting the right mask is only the beginning. Are you confident your equipment is being worn correctly, maintained, and stored safely? Is training up to date? This session will guide you through a practical step-by-step RPE audit, helping you turn your RPE provision into a RPE Programme that is structured and robust enough to enable … Beyond the Mask – Providing Confidence in RPE Programme Management
JSP WILL be showing the latest innovative, UK-manufactured safety products at HSM Live in Leeds. Specialising in ‘above the neck’ PPE, JSP offer fully compatible sustainable safety solutions for today’s workplace.
WHEN IT comes to above-the-neck PPE, compatibility is key to ensure they work together to provide effective protection. Louise Charlton provides an insight.
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