productProtecting against benzene exposure
BENZENE IS regularly ranked as one of the top 20 most commonly used chemicals in industrial manufacturing, particularly in the USA and China.
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newsResearch finds problems ventilating classrooms
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY research has found that 40 per cent of primary school classrooms examined in a study did not have an adequate ventilation rate to combat the spread of COVID-19.
newsFines for failing to maintain gas heaters
THE OWNER and landlord of a holiday cottage where a teenager died have been fined after failing to maintain the gas heaters.
newsConstruction employees exposed to asbestos
MS PROPERTIES (Northern) Ltd had been fined for safety breaches after employees were exposed to asbestos on 22 March 2019 after removing false ceiling tiles during a shop conversion at 309-315 Hessle Road, Hull.
newsBSC comments on air pollution targets delay
DELAY TO new air pollution targets could cost lives, says the British Safety Council.
productImprove abrasive safety without compromising productivity
3M ABRASIVE Safety says its 3M Cubitron II engineered abrasives can help mitigate risks from hand-arm vibration, airborne particles and noise hazards.
blogGas leak hazards: the development of safety and sustainable strategies
Refrigeration gas plays a critical role in many facilities and in many sectors, most commonly in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. These systems operate to maintain equipment’s cooling or heating capacity. Shaun Evers discusses the inherent risks of refrigerant leaks, ongoing health and safety concerns, and the latest gas detection and alarm system technology that leading businesses are adopting.
productProtecting against benzene exposure
ION SCIENCE says it is an expert in protecting against benzene exposure. Working with a variety of industries that use benzene in their applications, ION Science has developed an experienced team who are able to advise, protect and manage benzene exposure in a range of situations.
productNew AX filter for chemical markets
WHEN CLEANSPACE launched its powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), they were seen as a game-changer for workers that are exposed to harmful contaminants such as coal dust, silica and welding fumes.
newsWorker diagnosed with occupational asthma
LANTERN ENGINEERING Ltd was sentenced for health breaches after workers were exposed to metal working fluid (MWF). MWF is hazardous to health, and exposure can cause health conditions including irritation of the skin/dermatitis, occupational asthma, bronchitis and irritation of the upper respiratory tract.
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