HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - 16.11.2023
Refurbishment firm fined for failing to protect its workers
An alloy wheel refurbishment company has been fined for multiple health and safety failings. What were they and what can you learn from this case?
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CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT - 02.11.2023
What are explosives precursors?
Explosives precursors are substances that can be used to manufacture or create explosives. These materials have legitimate purposes in various industries, but they can also be misused to create dangerous explosives. What’s to know?
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - 04.10.2023
Managing the risks of carbon monoxide
Without proper mitigation strategies, exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) in the workplace can have severe health consequences. What can you do to lower the risk?
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ASBESTOS - 22.05.2023
Asbestos dangers unknown to under 35s
Millennials and Gen Z workers such as plumbers, electricians, etc. aren’t fully aware of the risk of asbestos. What is the new HSE campaign about?
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ASBESTOS - 23.03.2023
HSE targets asbestos risk
The HSE has launched a campaign to raise awareness about asbestos risk among young workers. Why is this and what’s involved?
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ASBESTOS - 23.03.2023
Negligence claim over mesothelioma death dismissed
A major house building firm has been found not liable for over exposure to asbestos in the 1950s. What were the circumstances of the case and why did the judge rule that there was no breach in the duty of care?
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