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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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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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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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07 Jun 2024
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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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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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08 Feb 2024
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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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18 Jan 2024
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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 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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26 Jun 2023
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Bioaerosols in the waste industry
Our one-page summary provides information regarding bioaerosols for employers and duty-holders in the waste industry. An occupational hygienist can help you to implement steps to compliance and protect your staff...
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12 May 2023
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Metal working fluids guide for solicitors part 2
The second part of our MWF series of presentations focuses on the diseases associated with MWF. If you are interested in learning more about MWF, please contact us.
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21 Apr 2023
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Metal working fluids guide for solicitors
The number of workers using metal working fluids (MWF) is increasing. Part 1 of our MWF guide for solicitors gives an introduction to the diseases caused by exposure to MWF...
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22 Mar 2023
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Occupational Hygiene standards and limits relevant to asbestos
This resource provides an overview of the numerical values of the occupational hygiene standards and limits relevant to asbestos that have been referred to in the UK. No attempt should...
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21 Mar 2023
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Identifying asbestos containing materials (ACMs): an overview of common ACMs
As seen in the recent cases of Briggs v Drylined Homes Ltd and White v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Courts can often place focus on...
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14 Mar 2023
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Work related factors that can double the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Our resource on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) provides an overview of the risk factors for the development of CTS and the work factors that can 'double the risk'. For further...
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13 Feb 2023
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Exposure dose and apportionment in asbestos claims: the basics
In some cases, it may be necessary to estimate a person's cumulative asbestos exposure (also referred to as exposure dose). Our information sheet provides a basic overview of dose assessments...
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16 Jan 2023
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Guidance from the asbestos industry in the 1960s and 1970s: A summary
In the 1960s and 1970s, the asbestos industry (through the Asbestosis Research Council) published a number of Codes of Practice, Technical Notes and Control and Safety Guides aimed at users...
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07 Dec 2022
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How to choose a competent Health and Safety Consultant: Information for duty holders
Our one-page summary outlines what employers and duty holders should know when choosing a Health and Safety Consultant. The HSE state that employers have a legal responsibility to “appoint one...
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28 Oct 2022
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LEV in Foundries: HSE Research Report RR1115
Our one page summary provides information regarding LEV for employers and duty-holders at foundries, following the HSE’s Research Report RR1115. We discuss the design, use and maintenance of LEV, and outline...
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01 Sep 2022
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Silica in brickmaking and stonemasonry: complying with HSE requirements
Our one-page summary outlines what employers and duty-holders should know about Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) and information on how to adequately control exposure in the workplace. Workers in many industries may be...
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05 Aug 2022
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Risk Assessments (COSHH Regulation 6) issues
COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. Our one-page summary outlines the main requirements of COSHH Regulation 6 in relation to risk...
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28 Jun 2022
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PASS self assessment checklist
Have you tried our PASS self assessment checklist? It only takes 10 minutes to complete and gives you reassurance that you are managing your Health and Safety effectively. Please download...
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17 Jun 2022
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Updated advice for metalworking fluid (MWF)
The HSE have recently been inspecting premises that use Metalworking Fluids (MWF). Exposure to MWF via inhaled mist can cause occupational asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis in workers. Skin exposure to...
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16 May 2022
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Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) – Information for Employers and Duty Holders
Our one-page summary outlines what employers and duty-holders should know about Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), and information on how to adequately control exposure in the workplace. Workers in many industries...
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21 Apr 2022
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Updated advice for welding compliance
The HSE have recently been inspecting premises that undertake welding. There is no known safe level of exposure to welding fume, including that from mild steel welding. The HSE will...
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31 Mar 2022
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HSE research into asbestos exposure to workers in the removal industry
HSE research on asbestos exposure to licensed asbestos removal workers highlights three main findings: (1) Asbestos fibres were present in airborne fibre samples. (2) Some airborne fibre concentrations measured in...
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