newsBuilder caused risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
AN ESSEX-based builder has been sentenced after putting three people at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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newsTrader exposed workers to asbestos
A TRADER from Co Armagh has been sentenced for failings which resulted in the disturbance of asbestos while dismantling a disused factory in Portadown.
newsOff-site fabrication to combat dust inhalation
VIVALDA HAS kicked off the new year with a campaign to encourage contractors to consider off-site fabrication as part of their dust management strategy. Called Breathe Easy, the initiative includes the production of a video – voiced by Vivalda staff from every branch – highlighting the challenges faced by contractors.
newsProtect employees from cancer-causing fumes
IOSH IS urging employers to ensure workers are protected from cancer-causing welding fumes as enforcement of raised control standards takes effect.
newsMayor launches air quality monitoring network
THE MAYOR of London, Sadiq Khan, has today launched the world’s most advanced and comprehensive network of air quality monitors to help investigate and improve London’s toxic air.
productData logging instrument for dust surveys
Casella’s Microdust Pro is a real-time hand-held, data logging instrument for the detection of airborne dusts, fumes and aerosols.
productEnergy-efficient clean air
Temperature Electronics Ltd’s (TEL’s) range of terminals and attenuators are suitable for any laboratory or commercial application and allow users to effectively control the distribution of air into any building space or room.
newsAsbestos release leads to double prosecution
A LANDLORD and a building contractor have been fined after large quantities of asbestos fibres were released from the demolition of a conservatory at a rented property.
newsRoofer’s suspended sentence for CO exposure
A SELF-employed part-time roofer has today been handed a suspended prison sentence after exposing a homeowner to carbon monoxide and putting co-workers at risk while working at height.
newsCompany fined after workers exposed to flour dust
A BAKERY company was fined for safety breaches after employees suffered long term exposure to flour dust, a respiratory sensitiser.
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