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A Company Director and his two engineering firms have been sentenced for failing to manage the risk from asbestos to employees within the workplace.
During a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspection in 2019, it was discovered that a large quantity of asbestos containing materials (ACM’s), including insulating board, were present at the factory premises in Kidderminster, owned by Kespar Engineering Limited.
As a result of our recent assessment visit in December 2020 by the Legionella Control Association (LCA), we are proud to have successfully retained our LCA Certification for another 12-month period.
From the 4th of May 2021, the HSE will be targeting firms across Great Britain in a new series of inspections focussing on metal fabrication businesses to check that they are managing the respiratory risks of welding fumes and metalworking fluids.
Bradley Environmental Consultants are excited to announce the launch of its brand-new website, commemorating 33 years since the company first began in 1991.
Not all organisations have access to competent Health & Safety support in house. Even if you do, you may need a little extra help from time to time. The Health & Safety Membership Scheme from Bradley Environmental, offers a fixed-fee Health & Safety service which gives you access to the expertise and support you need.
The BBC has paid £1.64m in damages over the deaths of 11 former staff who died from cancer after working in corporation buildings riddled with asbestos.
It has made the payouts to families of make-up artists, engineers, riggers, set builders, studio managers and television producers. All 11 died of mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos.
Stronger measures on asbestos management are needed to save lives, according to the global body for health and safety professionals.
A lack of consistency in managing asbestos among duty holders and a lack of awareness and knowledge about the material, particularly among smaller businesses, are among the issues concerning the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
November 2024 marks a significant milestone - its been 25 years since the United Kingdom implemented a complete ban on asbestos. This landmark decision prohibited the use, import, and supply of all forms of asbestos, including:
- Chrysotile (white asbestos)
- Amosite (brown asbestos)
- Crocidolite (blue asbestos)
Go to - What does asbestos look like?
An Asbestos Compliance Audit is an assessment of an organisations documentation, procedures and policies to ensure that the management plan is compliant with the current Control of Asbestos regulations.
Throughout October the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be conducting inspections of construction sites to monitor safety in the workplace. The month-long campaign #WorkRight began on 4th October 2021, with this year’s initiative focusing on construction site workers and how to help reduce the risk of respiratory issues and lung conditions due to their exposure to dust.
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