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What is neurodiversity and why is it important for employers?

Employment Team
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This week is neurodiversity celebration week. This article explains what neurodiversity is, how a neurodiverse workforce can benefit employers, and how you can make your workplace more neurodiverse and inclusive. What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is...

Family of secretary who died from mesothelioma awarded compensation

Catriona Ralls
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Employers are once again being reminded of their responsibilities regarding asbestos following a compensation award of £360,000 for the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure in her workplace.  Catriona Ralls,...

One in four construction workers may have been exposed to asbestos

Catriona Ralls
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A recent survey from the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) has revealed that one in four construction workers believe they could have been exposed to asbestos and therefore susceptible to developing the fatal illness, mesothelioma.  Catriona Ralls, Industrial Disease specialist, reviews here the results of the survey and why it is so important that workers in this sector take the proper precautions.

Could asbestos have reached you through secondary exposure?

Catriona Ralls
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The now banned use of asbestos in property and industry has led to thousands of fatalities over recent decades.  According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in 2015 there were 2,542 deaths from mesothelioma, an incurable lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.  

What are my responsibilities as an employer regarding asbestos?

Deborah Foundling
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Despite the abolishment of using asbestos in buildings almost 20 years ago, there are still over 2,000 deaths a year caused by exposure to the material.  These are mainly due to lung cancer and mesothelioma, which can take years to develop following the initial exposure.  

Landlord's responsibilities for asbestos

Deborah Foundling
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Exposure to asbestos can occur anywhere, and while it is only dangerous when disturbed, landlords have a responsibility to ensure their buildings are either free from asbestos or it is correctly monitored and managed. Asbestos was a common building material in the 60’s and 70’s; many buildings still stand with asbestos in their infrastructure.  The material was only banned in the UK in 1999.  Under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 regulations, all landlords have a duty to minimise the risk of exposure to asbestos, whether they be industrial, commercial, or public buildings.  

Fareham revealed as having one of the highest levels of mesothelioma sufferers

Deborah Foundling
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Mesothelioma is a devastating disease caused by exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately the number of people dying from this type of cancer is rising each year.  Recent figures from the Office of National Statistics have shown that six people are dying each day of mesothelioma in England and Wales, with some Hampshire towns amongst those having the highest mortality rates.

HSE figures show Britain losing £14billion a year to work related ill health and injury

Deborah Foundling
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Recently released statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that work related injuries and ill health are costing the economy £14billion a year, despite Britain being one of the safest places to work in Europe. Deborah Foundling, Industrial Disease specialist Personal Injury Lawyer, here reviews the statistics and urges employers to consider their health and safety practices in the workplace.

DIY dangers highlighted in Asbestos Awareness Week

Dan Thompson
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Spring has sprung and we’re well and truly into DIY season, but with this comes the danger of disturbing asbestos as we’re making improvements to our home.  The beginning of April saw Global Asbestos Awareness Week and here Dan Thompson, Personal Injury Partner, explains how asbestos is impacting our lives, and the measures you need to take to remove it safely.