newsResearch reveals alarming NHS asbestos figures
THE TUC and a group of MPs have warned hundreds of NHS buildings across London still contain asbestos – including hospitals.
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newsGas and heating company prosecuted for safety failings
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has successfully led a prosecution against County Londonderry based company, BC Plumbing and Heating Limited.
productHSE statistics reveal prevalence of occupational lung disease
INDUSTRY EXPERT Tim Turney at occupational hygiene and environmental expert Casella, shares how employers can effectively protect their workers from hazardous exposure
articleEvery breath you take
Selection of adequate and suitable respiratory protective equipment (RPERPE can be complex, but can save wearers from many life-threatening diseases. Here, Mike Clayton provides an insight and into selection and use of RPE.
articleYour questions answered by the British Safety Council
Each issue, British Safety Council will use this page to answer YOUR questions.
Please send any problems, issues or general enquiries about health, safety and wellbeing to [email protected] and their experts will respond in future issues.
articleExpose the hidden danger
With the building renovation rate set to accelerate, Tim Turney takes a look at the importance of protecting against asbestos risks during the great green renovation.
articleInvisible threat with visible consequences
There is growing awareness of poor indoor air quality and how this can effect the health and wellbeing of workers. David Flower takes a look at this important issue.
productNew wet filtered downdraught bench
AIRBENCH IS pleased to announce the launch of a new range of wet filtered downdraught benches.
productAsbestos remediation work in the great green renovation
EXTENSIVE ASBESTOS remediation work is still needed on more than 100,000 UK buildings, according to a new report from the Asbestos Testing and Consultancy (ATaC) Association and the National Organisation of Asbestos Consultants (NORAC).
news“Managed” asbestos is a timebomb, says BOHS
THE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society, a scientific charity and the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management, the professional bodies for asbestos scientists is calling on anyone who may have asbestos in their buildings to urgently review their management plans.
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