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STONEMASON TV ROLE PROMPTS HSE VISIT AND PROSECUTION

Posted on 26th October 2011
Action not taken despite dust 300% above safe levels and enforcement notice

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DERMATITIS RISK IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FACTORY

Posted on 15th June 2011
Putty manufacturer failed to provide adequate washing facilities for workers

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UTILITIES CONTRACTOR FAILED TO CONTROL ISOCYANTE

Posted on 15th March 2011
Painting spraying operations exposed workman to asthma causing substance  

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EXOTHERMIC CHEMICAL REACTION INJURES PLUMBER

Posted on 4th March 2011
Sulphuric acid erupts during routine drain clearing operations

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HAND ARM VIBRATION DAMAGE PENALISED

Posted on 24th January 2011
Use of pneumatic drills and grinders caused permanent loss of hand mobility

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CHEMICALS MIX-UP GENERATED FATAL TOXIC GAS

Posted on 28th September 2010
High fines imposed on major food manufacturer and chemicals distributor

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SECURITY FIRM FINED OVER GUARD DEATH

Posted on 7th June 2010
Construction site security guard died of carbon monoxide poisoning

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WORKERS HOSPITALISED AFTER LEAD EXPOSURE

Posted on 16th March 2010
Failure to identify lead paint on renovation project causes health risk

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AIRBORNE SILICA CAUSED LUNG DAMAGE

Posted on 5th February 2010
Failure to control silica dust exposure prompts hefty fine

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COSHH OFFENCES ATTRACT HEFTY FINE

Posted on 9th September 2009
Crown Court takes dim view of failure to manage dermatitis hazard

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CONSULTANT AND CLIENT PROSECUTED

Posted on 25th February 2009
Inadequate assessment lands consultant and client in Court

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SILICA RISK SAND BLASTING

Posted on 16th September 2008
Use of sand containing free silica for sandblasting

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CEMENT BURNS PROSECUTION

Posted on 11th September 2008
Workman suffers serious burns during work with concrete 

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