Tradespeople, including construction workers, carpenters, plumbers and heating engineers, could come into contact with deadly asbestos on average more than 100 times a year according to a new survey commissioned by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). As well as…
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New NOx standard applauded by OFTEC
A new EU standard that limits Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emission levels from boilers has been issued, following lobbying from the Oil-Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) and other industry bodies. The revised standard, outlined in the Ecodesign Directive, gives UK boiler manufacturers…
APHC gives its support for Gas Safety Week
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) has agreed to give support to Gas Safety Week (September 15th-21st), and has done so for it’s fourth year. The fourth annual Gas Safety Week will see the whole industry coming together…
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HSE recommended to keep FFI
A report produced for the Health & Safety Executive has concluded that its ‘fee for intervention’ scheme is a good thing and has not changed the behaviour of enforcement officers. The report, described by HSE as ‘independent’, essentially concludes that…
Industry partnership launched to tackle dangers of construction dust
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that construction workers are at a high risk from breathing in dust. In response to the dangers of dust consumption, the industry has launched the Construction Dust Partnership – a network of…
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