Asbestos Hazards in Roofing Work
Back in April we reported on the fact that roofing work involves many risks, the most common of which is falling. One of the other dangers highlighted when it comes to roofing work is the potential exposure the all types of hazardous dusts and chemicals. Exposure to asbestos containing materials (ACMs) is of particular concern as past exposure to asbestos is the most common cause of work-related deaths here in the UK (accounting for about 4,500 deaths every year) despite the fact that the use of asbesto
[…]Safety Standards for Construction Work
Here at Safety Fabrications we’re in the business of fabricating access equipment for industry, especially the construction industry, and all of our products meet the required safety standards to offer the safest possible access solutions to our customers. However, if the correct safety standards and procedures are not followed, construction equipment can present unnecessary risks to workers on site. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), some of the most pressing dangers associated with construction equipment are as follows:
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