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Worker 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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Respiratory protection crackdown

HSE INSPECTORS will be targeting construction firms from 4 October 2021 to ensure health standards are up to scratch. Inspections will focus on control measures businesses have in place to protect their workers’ lungs from construction dust including silica, asbestos and wood dust.

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The next generation in SCBA

DRÄGER HAS launched the Dräger PSS AirBoss, the next generation in Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for emergency service teams.

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HSE cracks down on dust

HSE INSPECTORS across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative, starting on Monday 4 October 2021.

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WHO slashes air quality limits

AIR POLLUTION is the UK’s largest environmental health risk, greater than obesity and smoking, leading to 40,000 early deaths a year and costs the UK economy a staggering £20 billion annually.

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No room for error

There really is no room for error when it comes to using the correct gas monitoring equipment in a confined space. Kelly Rose was joined on a webinar by Tony Pereira and Doug Kemp who are experts in this field.

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Hydrogen revolution

The green hydrogen revolution is here and as many companies embrace the move to this clean energy, Jackie Marsh says you need to ensure that your gas detection is H2 ready?

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Prevention is key

George Elliott provides an insight into how to protect your workers from Respirable Crystalline Silica.

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