newsCompanies fined for fire injuries
A MAJOR UK gas distribution company and a Kent based construction company have been fined after a gas main ignited whilst it was being repaired, injuring two workers.
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articleSomething in the air
Despite nearly two decades of regulations, harmful dusts and vapours and gases in the air are still killing workers. Tim Turney looks at how to provide a safer working environment.
newsUnion warns of workers’ exposure to diesel fumes
EMPLOYERS MUST do more to protect their workers from exposure to dangerous diesel exhaust emissions, warns a TUC guide published
newsRaising respiratory awareness in workers
THERE ARE approximately 12,000 deaths each years due to occupational respiratory diseases, and the numbers have not decreased over the last few years.
productAir purification can solve asthma issues
BOC is the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gas products in the UK and Ireland. The company has been producing atmospheric gases, including Oxygen, Nitrogen and Argon for over 120 years. Its portfolio today includes thousands of different gases and mixtures, as well as related equipment and services.
newsConstruction targeted in new inspections
CONSTRUCTION FIRMS across Great Britain will be targeted on their health standards by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) it has been announced.
newsIllegal gas fitter sentenced
THE OWNER of a County Londonderry Fireplace business has been sentenced for carrying out unregistered gas work. Mr Henderson pleaded guilty to nine Gas Regulation breaches and was sentenced to four months imprisonment suspended for two years.
newsCompany fined for unlicensed asbestos work
A BRISTOL-based construction company has been sentenced for carrying out unlicensed asbestos work.
newsCompany fined after carbon monoxide exposure
WILLMOTT PARTNERSHIP Homes Ltd has been fined after exposing members of the public to carbon monoxide fumes.
newsCompany sentenced after worker in confined space dies
YORKSHIRE WATER Services Ltd has been sentenced today after a fitter suffered fatal burns when his clothing was ignited by sparks.
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