Well I don’t know what the weather has been like in your neck of the woods but down in the Southwest we have taken a hammering from repeated low pressure systems. It’s been sheeting it down. And very windy too. Happy New Year! Plugging the Gap In an effort to keep the rain … [Read more...] about The Health Risks of Isocyanates
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Historic Parallels – Minamata Bay Disaster
Introduction I really do believe that by looking into the past we can learn so much about how to deal with the present problems that we face. Following on from my post regarding the Great London Smog, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at another landmark … [Read more...] about Historic Parallels – Minamata Bay Disaster
The New NEBOSH General Certificate Courses – Know and Do
On 4th September NEBOSH launched their new-look NEBOSH General Certificate Courses (both National and International). It was no surprise that the launch coincided with NEBOSH 40th anniversary celebrations. The NEBOSH General Certificate course has been the backbone of NEBOSH’s … [Read more...] about The New NEBOSH General Certificate Courses – Know and Do
Mental Health Awareness Within H&S and The Workplace
Health and Safety Workplace Cultures Naturally Mental Health issues can occur throughout all workplaces and industries. Poor mental health can affect any one of us. However, within the Health and Safety industries, there are some environments where raising concern about these … [Read more...] about Mental Health Awareness Within H&S and The Workplace
Historical Parallels – The Great London Smog of 1952
As anyone who has attended a majority of the classroom-based courses that I have delivered will know; I believe a case study from the past can assist in helping students understand the problems of today. This can be a great learning experience. In regards to air pollution, I’m … [Read more...] about Historical Parallels – The Great London Smog of 1952