newsCompany fined £2.5m following uncontrolled acid releases
A CHEMICAL manufacturing company has been fined £2.5m following two incidents of uncontrolled releases of highly corrosive acids at its site in West Thurrock, Essex.
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newsCouncil fined following carbon monoxide leak at school
A SCOTTISH local authority has been fined more than £13k after a carbon monoxide leak at a primary school in Bishopbriggs.
productMonitoring airborne hazards and noise
THE ASYS dBELL system is a powerful monitoring solution, easily adapted to meet the requirements of most workplace environments.
newsRepeated wood dust failures lands company with fine
AN ESSEX-based company that makes windows and doors has been hit with a £4,000 fine after repeatedly failing to protect its workers from exposure to wood dust.
newsGrenfell firefighters suffering long-term health disorders
NEW RESEARCH has found that over a quarter of surveyed firefighters who attended the Grenfell Tower fire are now suffering from long-term health disorders.
articleReal-time dust monitoring
Real-time dust monitoring offers instant information in areas where airborne dust is present, giving live readings of dust data and subsequent audio/visual alarms when dust levels are dangerous to workers health. Adrian Eccles provides an insight.
blogCOPD Day: The air that we breathe
AS WE recognised Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day 2024 on 20 November, it is worth taking a moment to think about tackling the causes of the disease and how you might look to prevent it by implementing a monitoring program in the workplace. Tim Turney provides an insight.
productEmbracing the future of health and safety monitoring
IN THE ever-evolving world of health and safety, professionals such as industrial hygienists or safety managers are constantly looking for innovative solutions to ensure the wellbeing of individuals in various environments. TSI says the need for accurate, efficient, and comprehensive monitoring systems has never been more critical.
productDräger helps Sellafield clean up
DRÄGER HAS provided the Sellafield Nuclear site with 65 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) PSS Airboss sets and six Merlin telemetry entry control boards (ECB) to protect firefighters from the inhalation of dangerous gases during incidents and training events.
articleAll inclusive protection
Selecting respiratory protection equipment (RPE) for today’s diverse workforce can be a challenge – workers come in all shapes and sizes and it is essential the RPE is right for each individual. Ian Kelsall looks at the importance of inclusivity in RPE.
