Dangerous exposure

Article Abstract:

Proposed amendments to the UK's Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994, which should take effect in Jan. 1997, will introduce revised and new maximum exposure limits for hazardous substances in the workplace. Thousands of such substances are used every day, and up to 10,000 UK workers every year are at risk of brain damage from being exposed to solvents in the workplace. Some of the amendments bring the UK into line with international standards, such as the ISO/CEN Respirable Dust Convention.

Laws, regulations and rules, Hazardous substances

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Playing for deafness

Article Abstract:

A UK Chartered Institute of Environmental Health survey indicates that employees working in discotheque bars suffer a noise level of up to 102 decibels. Workers at pop concerts, sports halls and swimming pools are also among those who suffer noise in the workplace. The Health and Safety Executive's Noise at Work Regulations 1989 indicate that employers are obliged to keep the risks of noise at a minimum level. Customers want noise, and some staff appear to do so too.

Health aspects, Surveys, Deafness, Noise induced, Noise induced hearing loss

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Asbestos dust a killer from the past

Article Abstract:

British workmen are repeatedly warned of the dangers of asbestos by the Health and Safety Executive because about 3000 people each year die from asbestos-related diseases even though the material is no longer used for new building work. Workers are expected to be extremely cautious in buildings which are over 15 years old because asbestos dust may be breathed in before the substance is recognised.

Management, Statistics, Diseases, British, Asbestosis, Asbestos in building, Asbestos building materials

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