Joinery firm fined for health and safety failings
January 10, 2024
A joinery firm in south east London has been fined £14,000 for health and safety failings, including putting its workers at risk of exposure to wood dust. Read More
Sole trader fined following workers’ exposure to wood dust
October 20, 2023
A Lincolnshire-based sole trader has been fined after his employees were exposed to a hazardous substance. Read More
London joinery firm fined £20,000 for failing to control wood dust
April 28, 2023
A joinery firm in South East London has been fined £20,000 for failing to control its employees’ exposure to wood dust. Read More
Protecting rail workers from respirable dusts and silica
August 23, 2022
Many industrial processes generate varying levels of dust, which may come from machining parts or from working with raw materials. The rail industry is no exception to this rule, with both workers and the general public at risk from the health effects associated with inhalation and exposure. The experts at SOCOTEC look into what these risks are and how rail organisations can effectively control them. Read More
HSE inspections target woodworking businesses to tackle occupational lung disease
April 6, 2022
From April, health and safety inspectors across Great Britain will be visiting business within woodworking industries such as sawmilling, manufacture of composite boards, and carpentry, as well as other industries where wood dust exposure can occur. Read More
Foundry fined after workers exposed to lead dust
June 24, 2021
A foundry has been sentenced for safety breaches after workers were exposed to harmful lead dust during the repair and refurbishment of church bells. Read More
A guide to silica compliance
April 27, 2021
Did you know that silica dust is the biggest risk to workers after asbestos? In this guide, find out how to ensure that your workplace is silica dust safe. Read More
HSE to crack down on dust
October 5, 2020
Health and safety inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms from 5 October to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative. Read More
The dangers of dust exposure on your workers’ health
February 11, 2020
Prolonged dust exposure is bad for your workers’ health. Find out how you can keep your business and your staff in good shape. Read More
Safety tech manufacturer calls for greater awareness and education on ‘dust’
January 15, 2020
The damaging effects of harmful particulates found in construction material manufacturing and at construction worksites across the globe is becoming a major cause for concern. Read More
