Posts Tagged ‘health surveillance’
03/10/2011
Fume Focus Seminars
HSE has joined up with the AWD (Association of Welding Distribution) to run a series of events specifically on fume extraction and respiratory protective equipment when welding and cutting events are suitable for companies that weld metals and companies that supply welding equipment and consumables. By attending the half-day event you will: Get practical advice from industry […]
25/02/2011
Increased sickness absence recorded
The level of sickness leave dropped to an all-time low during the recession but has since risen, with more than 600,000 workers absent from work in the last quarter of 2010. Findings revealed that nearly 613,000 employees took sick leave between October and December last year, leading to a loss of two million working days. […]
02/01/2011
Clean Air – Take Care
This is a great video for learning more about the benefits of Respiratory Protective Equipment …and its free! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELvLIBQDt1w[/youtube]
27/10/2010
Key facts on noise at work
Hearing loss caused by work is preventable. Read the following key facts about noise at work Hearing loss caused by work is preventable but once your hearing has gone it won’t come back. Damage can cause loss of hearing ability and people may also suffer a permanent sensation of ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus. Hearing […]
18/08/2010
Motor vehicle repair bodyshop workers still at risk of asthma
Body shop workers are being encouraged to do more to protect themselves when paint spraying, as new research suggests that some are still putting themselves at risk of developing asthma. A HSE report into the use of two-pack paints containing isocyanates has identified that there are still a number of areas of concern; HSE estimates […]
