Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
The latest news from the Stone Industry
Indian company Stone Age has joined the Ethical Stone Register to provide assurances that its stone comes from slave-free sources.
Abel (UK) Director sent to prison for indiscriminately selling restricted substances including DCM paint strippers online.
Concerns about silica dust in processing engineered quartz grow. The products have an even higher concentration of silica than sandstone or granite.
All contact with HSE might soon be charged for.
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One of the two wind turbines installed at Ryder quarry by Longcliffe, which used ISO 50001 to reduce energy costs and identify energy investment opportunities.
Modern slaves in the construction industry can be invisible in plain view. A good day for them is to be paid any wage at all, avoid violence and not be badly injured in a workplace accident, says Zak Garner-Purkis, Head of Content at Construction News.
Andrew Weeks has been sent to prison for more than three years for forging official documents including CSCS cards.
Workplace exposure can cause cancer. That's the message of Safety & Health at Work Week, 22-28 October.
Two-thirds of RIDDOR reports by companies relate to vibration injuries.
Paul Pitts said using a grinder produces a noise level of about 105dB, which can result in a noticeable loss of hearing after just two years. Here he is demonstrating how effective ear protection can be at reducing the noise exposure level.
£400,000 HAVS fine should be a warning to all companies whose employees risk being exposed to vibration injuries.