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Unlicensed removal of Asbestos results in fine for printing company directors
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Two directors of printing company D&M Heritage Ltd have been fined for breaching Asbestos health and safety regulations. In 2016, Charles Dunn and Jeremy Mills organised the removal of Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB) using untrained staff, resulting in the spread of dangerous Asbestos fibres. Dunn and Mills were made aware by a licensed Asbestos removal […]
Unprotected exposure to vibrating tools leaves 30 employees with life changing hand injuries
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A glazing company based in High Wycombe has been fined for failing to assess the risks posed to employees who use vibrating tools. They have left a significant portion of their technicians with permanent injuries to their hands in the form of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). The company in question, PSV Glass & Glazing […]
Significant casualties in American factory after workers given 20 minute Tornado warning – is this corporate manslaughter?
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A series of deadly tornados, including one category EF5, hit multiple US states last Friday evening (10th December 2021). EF5’s can reach speeds higher than 200mph. The “Quad-State Tornado” wreaked havoc across 200 miles of land, destroying homes, businesses, and claiming lives. In Mayfield, Kentucky, the strongest of these tornados hit Mayfield Consumer Products (MCP), […]
Seriously Poor Working Conditions for Factory Workers in India Supplying Major UK High Street Retailers
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Overworking, low-pay, abusive management and a lack of breaks are just some of the unfair working conditions these women in India making clothing for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and Ralph Lauren are experiencing.
Are unionised workplaces better for employee health and safety?
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The theory suggests that workers belonging to a union are more familiar with their rights, as well as knowing how and when to file safety complaints.
