wood dust


How much exposure to wood dust is dangerous?

The team at Praxis42 discuss the dangers of wood dust exposure, what an employer’s legal responsibilities are, and what practical safety measures can be put in place to protect employees and organisations. Read More

Sole trader fined following workers’ exposure to wood dust

A Lincolnshire-based sole trader has been fined after his employees were exposed to a hazardous substance. Read More

No effective design or planning to eliminate risks from dust at some UK construction sites, HSE campaign finds

Some UK construction sites have no effective design or planning to eliminate risks from dust and the hierarchy of controls is simply not considered at all, says the regulator. Read More

Wood dust in manufacturing industries causing Occupational Lung Disease (OLD), HSE document finds

Visits are being undertaken to wood working premises to reduce the incidence of serious health effects from exposure to wood dust. Read More

Reducing occupational asthma: knowledge is key

Asthma is a common breathing problem, of global concern. Everyday, my clinical practice confirms this. While patients tell us that Read More



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