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04 Nov 2024
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Rubber fume and rubber process dust
Exposure to rubber fume and rubber process dust can cause respiratory issues, skin conditions, and in some cases, has been linked to an increased risk of bladder and lung cancer....
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24 Oct 2024
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP)
Our Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP) resource provides an overview of the disease and explores the different sources of exposure for the illness. Take a look here. To discuss a potential HP...
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21 Oct 2024
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APIL Annual Asbestos Conference 2024
Tim Wallis spoke about dose assessment at the APIL annual asbestos conference in London on Friday. It was a fantastic day with some very interesting topics of discussion. Our resource...
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21 Oct 2024
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Joe Darwin joins the Pragma team
We are delighted to announce that we have recently welcomed Joe Darwin to the Pragma team. Joe will be working in our occupational hygiene department, providing advice and support to...
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18 Oct 2024
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Military accidents and Crown censures
An interesting case was recently publicised following the death of a reservist solider, which highlights the importance of Crown employers complying with the applicable provisions of the Health and Safety at...
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02 Oct 2024
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Accident capability statement
Our accident capability statement gives an overview of our accident team's experience and areas of specialism. Take a look here. To speak to one of our experts about an accident...
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27 Sep 2024
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Occupational Asthma
Our resource gives an overview of the main exposures and occupations associated with occupational and work aggravated asthma. Tina Conroy is offering free training on respiratory ill health claims to...
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25 Sep 2024
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APIL Asbestos Conference
We are delighted to be attending this years' APIL Asbestos Conference on 18 October at Marriott Hotel Regents Park, London. Tim Wallis will be speaking in the afternoon on the...
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26 Jul 2024
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Pragma expert witness team
Our expert witness team summary gives a brief overview of each of our expert's industry experience and a link to their individual website profiles and CVs. For more information about...
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25 Jul 2024
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Occupational respiratory disease: key facts for solicitors
Key facts for solicitors regarding the number of people suffering from occupational respiratory disease can be seen in the resource here. We have seen an increase in respiratory disease cases...
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24 Jul 2024
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Module 1 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been completed
Following the completion of Module 1 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, the report is now available. In Module 1, the state of the UK’s central structures and procedures for pandemic...
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22 Jul 2024
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Free metalworking fluids seminar
Do you work with metalworking fluids (MWFs)? Did you know personal air monitoring for MWFs does not demonstrate legal compliance and may not be necessary? Our Occupational Hygienist, Rosie McKay,...
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18 Jul 2024
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We are hiring!
Entry-Level Workplace Exposure Scientist / Occupational Hygienist Pragma and Associates Ltd are looking to recruit an entry-level Workplace Exposure Scientist / Occupational Hygienist. You will be trained and supported to...
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16 Jul 2024
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Kerry Cringan has joined our expert witness team
We are thrilled to announce that Kerry Cringan has joined the Pragma team as a Health and Safety Practitioner. During Kerry’s 19 years as a Health and Safety Executive (HSE)...
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16 Jul 2024
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Justina Sebag-Montefiore has joined our expert witness team
We are thrilled to announce that Justina Sebag-Montefiore has joined the Pragma team as an Occupational Hygienist. Justina’s career in occupational hygiene began in the steel and shipbuilding industries, following...
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24 Jun 2024
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Sad news regarding Bill Halkett
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our colleague Bill Halkett who passed away suddenly on Monday 17 June 2024. Bill joined the Pragma team in...
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07 Jun 2024
Resources
HSE committee sheds light on potential future incidence of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
Our one page summary considers a report by the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) Workplace Health Expert Committee (WHEC) which deals with the estimated current and future prevalence of noise...
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06 Jun 2024
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Free respiratory ill-health claims training session
Our Chartered Occupational Hygienist, Tina Conroy, is holding a training session on respiratory ill-health claims. The session is on Wednesday 31 July from 10am - 12:30pm, at Pragma HQ in...
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05 Jun 2024
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Strachan v Glasgow City Council 2024
An interesting judgement from the Scottish courts involving an apprentice electrician who was exposed to asbestos when working in a school boiler room in the late 1950s. The judgement can...
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21 May 2024
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Date of Knowledge: Asbestos Insulation Materials
Asbestos insulation (or 'lagging') was used in many different environments throughout the 20th century and the advice and guidance available to employers in relation to work involving asbestos insulation materials...
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20 May 2024
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Occupational causes of lung cancer
Our Chartered Occupational Hygienist, Tina Conroy, presented a scientific poster at the British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG) conference in Belfast recently. Tina’s poster entitled ‘Occupational causes of lung cancer: Current...
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17 May 2024
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Wood dust – are you compliant?
Exposure to wood dust can cause asthma, dermatitis and cancer. Our one page summary outlines what employers and duty-holders need to know about exposure to wood dust. This includes details...
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12 May 2024
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Fit test information for respiratory protective equipment (RPE) wearers
If you are considering booking a fit test for your respiratory protective equipment (RPE), or have a fit test upcoming, please download and read our fit testing information document. If...
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07 May 2024
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Tim Wallis: Promotion to Associate Director
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Tim Wallis to the role of Associate Technical Director. Tim’s promotion follows six years of dedication and achievement. With over 500 instructions...
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07 May 2024
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Tina Conroy: Promotion to Associate Technical Director
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Tina Conroy to the role of Associate Technical Director. Tina’s promotion follows six years of dedication and achievement during which time Tina...
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04 Mar 2024
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New vacancies at Pragma and Associates
We are looking to recruit a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner and an Occupational Hygienist to join our growing consultancy team. Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner Hybrid position £50,000 +...
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14 Feb 2024
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Free dose assessment training sessions
Tim Wallis is offering dose assessment training sessions to legal professionals and interested parties throughout Spring this year. To book a free training session with Tim for your team, please...
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08 Feb 2024
Resources
Date of Knowledge: Asbestos Boards
The advice and guidance available to employers in relation to work involving asbestos boards has developed over time. Our resource gives an overview of the key dates of the development...
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02 Feb 2024
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Dose assessment training
Did you know we offer free training sessions for our clients? Our experts can provide training on dose assessments in asbestos cases. The session is designed to show you our...
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18 Jan 2024
Resources
Dose assessments in asbestos cases
Our dose assessment resource provides a basic overview of dose assessments in asbestos cases and how we approach them. For further information, or to discuss dose assessments with an expert,...
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14 Dec 2023
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Johnstone v Fawcett’s Garage (Newbury) Ltd 2023
An interesting case involving comparatively low asbestos exposure and the development of mesothelioma. A copy of the judgment can be found here. To discuss the judgment with one of our...
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14 Nov 2023
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Updated advice for metalworking fluid (MWF)
The HSE continue to inspect premises that use Metalworking Fluids (MWF). Exposure to MWF can cause occupational asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, skin irritation and dermatitis. All of these are avoidable with...
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