Many professionals in the construction industry are waking up to the risks posed by airborne dust particles, but there’s no doubt that awareness of the issue among some remains worryingly limited. Tom Gunston considers the health effects brought about by silica-dust exposure and explores the potential control measures. An understanding of the dangers posed by...
A specialist asbestos removal company has been fined after it exposed workers to dangerous fibres during the demolition of a former school building. The company was found guilty of eight breaches of asbestos regulations after they inadequately failed to safeguard workers against the risks posed by asbestos. Lincoln Magistrates’ Court heard yesterday (27 May) that...
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have balloted members who have voted in support of industrial action. The Government response to this industrial action has been coordinated by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) in close liaison with the Scottish and Welsh Government. These Departments have been working with Local Fire and Rescue Authorities...
The 2014 World Cup kicked off in Brazil last week however the stadium wasn’t finished in time for the opening ceremony. The construction companies overseeing the World Cup stadia are scrabbling to finish the job.The consensus among both international observers, and the Brazilian people themselves, is that the government has bitten off more than it...
Many of our clients have implemented ISO 9001 to ensure they continue to meet the growing demands of clients who require ISO 9001 as part of the supplier approval process. Over the last few years ISo 9001 has been under revision with the new title ISO 9001:2015. The scheduled publication date is September 2015. The...
Hi I am Will and welcome to my blog. I will be providing regular updates on anything to do with safety, quality and environmental management and putting my opinions to it! The first topic I have chosen is Fire safety. As you may have heard the Fire fighters have one again voted to strike,...