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Firefighters face growing risk of skin cancer from toxic exposure, warns WE Solicitors
WE Solicitors is warning that firefighters across the UK may face an increased risk of developing skin cancer due to repeated exposure to toxic contaminants encountered during emergency incidents. While the dangers of smoke inhalation are widely recognised, growing evidence suggests that harmful substances released during fires, including carcinogenic particles from burning materials, can settle…
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Apprentice injured by guillotine
Rotherham based metal fabrication company pleaded guilty to serious failings. A Rotherham based metal fabrication company has been sentenced after pleading guilty to serious health and safety failings following an incident in which a 17 year old apprentice was injured by a metal cutting guillotine during training. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive…
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Silicosis in the news
We Solicitors warn of the dangers to workers Silicosis, a serious lung disease caused by exposure to silica dust, continues to affect workers in construction, manufacturing, stonemasonry, and demolition across Oldham and Greater Manchester. Many people were exposed decades ago without proper protection, and symptoms can take years to develop. Recent coverage by the Oldham…