Bhopal – were lessons learned from the world’s worst industrial disaster?
December 29, 2022
In 1984, a chemical leak at a pesticides factory in Bhopal, India, would - according to some estimates - claim over 25,000 lives. Journalist Catherine Early looks back at the world's works industrial disaster and asks if its impact has really been felt? Read More
Chemicals company fined after releasing cloud of chlorine gas into factory
October 13, 2022
A chemicals company has been fined after releasing a cloud of toxic chlorine gas that spread through its factory, yard and surrounding area resulting in staff needing hospital treatment and significant damage to the factory. Read More
EHS Congress – ‘One percent safer will be wonderful’
September 13, 2022
Blinded by a workplace accident, Ken Woodward, tells his remarkable story to the EHS Congress audience. Read More
EU amends current law to strengthen protection of workers from hazardous substances
March 28, 2022
The Council of the EU has approved the amendment of the carcinogens and mutagens directive, an EU law to protect workers from dangerous substances. Read More
UK REACH deadline to be extended
December 18, 2021
Defra says that it is committed to exploring alternative arrangements for UK REACH transitional registrations. Read More
Multiple failings at chemical manufacturing firm
March 6, 2019
A chemical manufacturing company has been fined after failing to manage the risk of exposure to chemicals harmful to health, resulting in workers being exposed to chemicals which caused long term damage to their skin. Read More
Food manufacturer fined after worker suffers chemical burns
December 4, 2015
Food manufacturing company, Princes Ltd has been fined £13,000 for safety breaches after a worker suffered chemical burns. Bradford Magistrates’ Read More