Drawing the blue line

Article Abstract:

There is growing concern about lead in the environment, despite new UK and European Union laws to safeguard the community from the hazards associated with lead paint. Lead, which has been used for some 6,000 years and can cause death or severe poisoning, has previously been associated with industrial exposure, but increasingly, evidence shows that lead pigments in paint can harm some children. It has been suggested that the removal of lead paint from homes should be undertaken professionally and not carried out by domestic decorators.

Health aspects, Poisons, Lead based paint, Lead based paints

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What is a 'risk assessment' anyway?

Article Abstract:

The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 was passed to ensure that workplaces were as safe as was reasonable. Employers are responsible for making sure that their employees are not working in dangerous conditions. The 'risk assessment' involves evaluating hazards and deciding whether they are acceptable or a serious risk to life and limb. This can be done by a variety of means including surveys and looking at risk scenarios.

Laws, regulations and rules

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Workplace transport

Article Abstract:

Workplace transport represents a major cause of fatal accidents and serious injuries, and thus the force of risk management has to be exercised to minimize the potential harm. The dangers of workplace transport are identified and the risks are assessed, making it important for employers to take responsibility, to consider what could happen and the ways in which to prevent accidents occurring.

Services information, Transportation, Transportation Services, Support Activities for Transportation, LOCAL AND INTERURBAN PASSENGER TRANSIT, Services, Transportation industry

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