Manufacturing Operations - News

Filtered By: Clean Environments

Diesel fume advice for forklift truck users 27/06/2012

Following the World Health Organisation's announcement earlier this month linking diesel fumes with lung cancer, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has responded with guidance on safe use of diesel forklift trucks.

Legionnaires outbreak may have been avoidable 07/06/2012

Another regrettable death from Legionnaires' disease indicates that poor maintenance regimes or complacency are still too prevalent, according to B&ES (the Building & Engineering Services Association).

VOC emissions data may be invalid, warns Quantitech 07/09/2011

Plants that use certain flame ionisation detectors (FIDs) to achieve their MCERTS environmental certification may be using invalid data – and hence invalid emissions certificates.

Clampdown on slips and trips risk says Aviva 21/04/2011

Insurance firm Aviva has urged manufacturers to clampdown on the risk of slips and trips in the workplace.

Manufacturer fines over dirty staff toilets 17/01/2011

A window manufacturer has picked up a £5,000 fine after failing to tackle shoddy hygiene in its staff toilets and rest area.

New health guidance on metalworking fluids 26/07/2010

New online guidance is being made available to help companies manage the health risks associated with the use of metalworking fluids. The guidance, from the manufacturers' organisation EEF, is free for companies and has been agreed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).