Articles tagged with "dust"
Silica dust safety warnings ignored by stone working firm
We have recently reported on HSE’s new campaign against silica dust and other harmful products that cause respiratory diseases. We can expect court cases such as this, that involve these...
Dangerous Emissions campaign targets builders
The HSE has announced a campaign to focus on, and seek to reduce, exposures in the workplace to dangerous gases, dusts, chemicals and other emissions. Inevitably, the issue probably most in...
New Guidance on cutting roof tiles with cutting discs
The HSE has worked with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to produce a new guidance sheet to inform and train those who have to cut roofing tiles to size – an innately...
The Dangers of Dust in Construction from Cement and Concrete
Silica – The hidden danger in Cement and Concrete
We often do not think about the abundant and commonly-used mineral, silica. It...
Workers claim compensation for alleged dangerous exposure to fumes and dust
Every workplace has its share of risk. This case may be at the top end of the scale and it relates to activities that took place many years ago: but it has lessons that should be heeded by ever...