Government report recommends more silicosis surveillance and a return to previously monitored patients to reduce risks of the disease
January 24, 2023
Silicosis should be included as a notifiable disease in the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 and people who work in at-risk industries should be under health surveillance in GP surgeries, a government body has said. Read More
HSE launches inspection initiative targeting manufacturing sector
October 12, 2022
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors have begun a targeted inspection initiative focusing on manufacturing businesses where materials that contain silica are used. Read More
Non-compliance with notices leads to fine
July 26, 2019
The Solid Surface Shop UK Ltd, has been sentenced for non-compliance of Improvement Notices and failure to effectively manage health and safety. Read More
Silica – understanding the age-old hazard
December 29, 2016
Occupational hygienist Kelvin Williams takes a closer look at silica. This article was published in September 2016. How is it, Read More
Working together to tackle workplace dust
October 30, 2015
The Quarry Partnership Team works to reduce the risk of quarry workers developing lung disease by raising awareness of the Read More
HSE issues health warning to the stone industry
October 23, 2015
The Health and Safety Executive is urging the stone industry to do more to protect workers’ health following findings of Read More