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Occupational hygiene is a crucial aspect of workplace safety, focusing on protecting the health and well-being of employees by identifying and managing potential hazards. Whether it's potentially harmful chemicals, excessive noise or ergonomic risks to name just a few, occupational hygiene aims to minimise exposure to these threats, ensuring a safer environment not only for workers but also for the surrounding community.
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Of the 33,600 schools in Britain, more than 75 per cent contain asbestos. Due to this worrying statistic, the HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections to primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales from September 2022 onwards.
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Bradley Environmental Consultants are excited to announce the launch of its brand-new website, commemorating 33 years since the company first began in 1991.
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Asbestos, a fibrous silicate mineral, was widely used in the UK until its complete ban in 1999 due to serious health risks, including respiratory diseases and cancers. Despite the ban, many pre-2000 buildings still contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), necessitating careful management or removal to prevent hazardous exposure.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) governs asbestos management in the UK, outlining two primary categories for asbestos removal: licensed and non-licensed.
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This week is Breathe Easy Week, an initiative started by the British Lung Foundation, to raise awareness and focus on lung health. Each year, it is estimated that 12,000 people die from work-related lung diseases linked to exposure during their working lives.
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Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust have confirmed our support services for April 2021, meaning we have officially been at both City and Sandwell Hospital, providing our vital Face Fit Testing Service, for over a year.
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Recent reports have revealed that asbestos-containing components have been discovered in around 1,000 wind turbines operating across the UK, highlighting that asbestos remains a risk even in modern equipment and infrastructure.
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Bradley Environmental are pleased to announce that we have successfully achieved Alcumus SafeContractor Gold SafePQQ Verification for excellence in health and safety in the workplace.
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As a result of our recent assessment visit in December 2020 by the Legionella Control Association (LCA), we are proud to have successfully retained our LCA Certification for another 12-month period.