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The history of asbestos use and its widespread regulation is indicative of how workplace safety evolves over time.   Once hailed as a miracle material for its fire-resistant properties, asbestos has become synonymous with occupational health hazards, from irritable lung conditions to mesothelioma, a devastating form of cancer. Over the decades, our understanding of asbestos risks has grown, hugely improving PPE legislation, exposure protocols and overall asbestos safety measures.  Read on to learn about how asbestos regulation has progressed since its…

As summer approaches and the mercury rises, we must be aware of the impacts of temperature on workplaces.   As HSE clarifies, there is no specific legal maximum working temperature, though there is a legal minimum:   16°C for normal work activities  13°C for physically demanding work  Employers still have a legal duty to ensure a safe and healthy working environment in excessive heat.   Failure to take that duty of care seriously about temperature can result in compliance issues, particularly if an…