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Tube workers exposed to high dust levels take more sick leave, but more research needed: study

London Underground staff working in parts of the network where particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are highest tend to take more sick leave than colleagues in less polluted areas, a new study led by Imperial College London has found.

By Kerry Reals on 15 March 2024

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Preventing hearing damage and cutting costs: practical noise control is key

Employers often wrongly assume that noise control techniques for machinery are both costly and impractical. In fact, simple, very low-cost engineering modifications that anyone can implement are often all that are required – and they may even be self-financing.

By Peter Wilson, Industrial Noise and Vibration Centre (INVC) on 14 March 2024

Make sure you buy quiet

By Darren Hugheston-Roberts, TÜV SÜD on 15 March 2024

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Metal recycling firm fined £200,000 after worker’s arm had to be amputated

A scrap metal recycling firm has been fined £200,000 after an employee’s arm became entangled in a catalytic sampling machine and later had to be amputated.

By Kerry Reals on 11 March 2024

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CDM prosecutions – what can we learn from them?

Construction, design and management is an approach used within the construction industry that integrates all stages of a project. It considers all aspects of a construction process from the initial design and planning to the construction and maintenance of the building or structure.

By Kevin Bridges and Hannah Beaumont, Pinsent Masons on 15 March 2024

Why we need to harness new technology to prevent noise-induced hearing loss

By Neal Hill, consultant and member of UKHCA on 12 March 2024

Work-shy and lonely, or creative and committed?

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 01 March 2024