How much exposure to wood dust is dangerous?
June 18, 2024
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
October 20, 2023
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
October 5, 2023
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
October 13, 2021
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
October 20, 2014
Asthma is a common breathing problem, of global concern. Everyday, my clinical practice confirms this. While patients tell us that Read More