Articles tagged with "health and safety"
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...
Construction site safety – is noise a problem?
One of the less-reported ailments due to work is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). In the construction sector there is...
84% less Health & Safety Law – Budget Commitment
Government pledge to reduce Health and Safety red tape in Budget
The 2012 Budget has heralded probably the biggest change in direction ever seen in Health & Safety...
Asbestos in the spotlight as health & safety consultancy case comes to court
The HSE have put asbestos firmly on the agenda in recent days as the Government looks at amendments to the regulations surrounding this potentially deadly material that kills around 4000 people...
Warning given about HSE Construction Safety Crackdown
February/March 2012
Ever since HSE announced its prioritisation policy for 2012, it has been apparent that the construction sector was going to be at the top of their list for...