Outdoor Workers and Risks of Skin Cancer Revealed
According to recent research, which was undertaken by Imperial College London and commissioned by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the number of people in the United Kingdom who are diagnosed with, or die from, skin cancer contracted as a result of sun exposure at work, is much higher than expected. It is hoped said […]
Construction Industry Must Do More to Combat Dusk Risks for Employees
A newly-published survey which was conducted jointly by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Construction Dust Partnership (CDP), which aimed to discover how well issues with on-site dust risks are controlled and perceived, has shown that workers feel the issue of hazardous dust must be highlighted more in their workplace. The results of […]
Asbestos Still Poses a Threat to Tradespeople
The Health and Safety Executive has launched safety campaign after new research found tradespeople, including construction workers, carpenters and painters and decorators, could come into contact with deadly asbestos on average more than 100 times a year. The survey also revealed some common myths believed by those at risk, with one in seven (14%) believing that drinking […]
Epidemic? Asbestos Still A Serious Problem in Scotland
Scotland has a long, proud industrial history: our shipyards, coal mines and steel works have shaped our nation’s economy and society over the years. Unfortunately for the people of Scotland, much of that industry has gone and left behind a legacy of asbestos-related disease. Even more unfortunate is that the most common asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma, is […]
Mesothelioma scare with small fibres made to toughen bike frames and hockey sticks
Small fibres which are made to toughen bike frames and hockey sticks have been identified as a possible cause of asbestos like cancer. The carbon nanotubes which are used for strengthening tennis rackets and as a possible item for bullet proofing clothing have been found to cause harm in mice if the longer nanotubes become […]
