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Worker burned after Shell propane safety failures

A SHIP’S engineer suffered serious cold burns after Shell UK’s flawed safety procedures led to a violent release of liquid propane during loading operations at a Firth of Forth marine terminal, a Health and Safety Executive investigation has found.

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Understanding 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

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HSE 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.

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Keeping up with change

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.

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Rethinking safety

A FOCUS on mental health and compliance could form the new frontline of both workplace safety and business profitability, says RS Safety Solutions.

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