Introduction Once a widely used construction material for its fire-resistant and insulating properties, asbestos is now recognised as a significant health hazard. Asbestos is now the greatest cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain. Exposure to asbestos fibres and asbestos containing materials (ACMs) can lead to severe respiratory issues and even fatal diseases. Therefore, prioritising

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LRB Consulting Ltd works with many companies, large and small throughout the UK. During the recent coronavirus lockdown period, we provided our clients with up to date information regarding keeping safe and healthy during the lockdown as well as the knowledge to help them reoccupy business premises. However, one business Display by Design has not fully

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‘Simply Put’. In this series, we’re going to be taking a simpler look at some of the key phrases and ideas we frequently come across in health and safety. – such as Risk Assessment. At the heart of our company’s ethos is the desire to provide helpful, practical advice. Part of that comes from speaking in

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Hydrofluoric acid – First Aid Case Study Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is very corrosive, highly irritating and poisonous. HF burns can be severe and extremely painful, causing extensive damage to the skin and eyes, and to the mucous membranes if breathed or swallowed. HF is absorbed quickly and can cause widespread damage to the body and death.

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The HSL’s GRIP Scheme We come across slips, trips, and falls more often than we’d like to. Infact, they remain the most common cause of major injuries to employees. This got us looking at the HSL’s GRIP Scheme, and how this might help reduce the number of incidents. We thought we’d share what we found

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As a Health and Safety consultancy, we do involved in some very interesting projects. We are involved in site safety on some windfarm projects at the moment. It seems obvious, but …. ….. windfarms get built in windy places! That creates all sorts of problems for the contractors to overcome. In the winter time, wind,

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