News and Prosecutions
Cement factory’s emissions posed cancer risk
23 February 2010
A cement factory operator has received one of the highest ever fines for environmental offences after it admitted a series of failures that potentially put the public at increased risk…
Building firm failed to control airborne silica
9 February 2010
Two stonemasons have been left with potentially life-shortening lung diseases after their employer exposed them to uncontrolled levels of respirable crystalline silica over 14 years.
High mercury levels expose recycler to £145,000 fine
8 February 2010
Ventilation problems at an electrical equipment recycling plant, which exposed workers to toxic mercury and lead, have led to fines of £145,000 for a recycling firm and its director.
New Seveso site details potential COMAH changes
13 January 2010
The HSE has posted new information on its website on the changes to the Seveso II Directive - EU legislation implemented in the UK by the Control of Major Accident…
Aerosol hoard was reportable under COMAH
11 January 2010
A haulier which stored huge amounts of highly flammable aerosols without notifying the HSE that it was operating a COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations) site has been ordered…
Articles
A good man in a storm
8 July 2009
Louis Wustemann learns about managing crises from the man who led the local responses to the Buncefield explosion, and the Hatfield and Potters Bar rail crashes.
Dangerous goods: gently does it
5 June 2009
Chris MacRae explains how new regulations will dramatically change the way dangerous goods are moved by road, rail, sea and air.
Safety data sheets: part 2
7 April 2008
In the second of two articles, Lawrence Bamber sets out the common contents of a safety data sheet.
Know-how: safety data sheets
14 February 2008
In the first of two articles on safety data sheets, Lawrence Bamber examines the need for, and composition of, safety data sheets.
In safe hands
11 January 2008
Chris Packham looks at whether natural latex gloves really represent a health hazard.
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