Spread the word, not the dust
According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), every week 20 tradesmen, including 6 electricians and 3 plumbers, die as a result of workplace exposure to asbestos. Anyone employing tradesman from these groups has a legal duty to provide adequate information, instruction and training regarding asbestos explains the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) ...
Something in the air?
There are many powerful reasons why developers must confront the gritty issue of dust control early in their project planning. The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 is the big one, but a clutch of other regulations such as the Building Regulations and the Building Act of 1984,...
SCBA for industry
MSA's SCBA system has been designed for industrial use. It can be fully customised; using an interactive process, users choose from a selection of backplates, harnesses, pneumatic systems and monitoring components. ...
Firefighters choose BA
Following a three month trial with breathing apparatus (BA) from three different manufacturers, the AgustaWestland Fire and Rescue Service at Yeovil has chosen the new Draeger PSS 7000 BA complete with PSS Bodyguard I...
