Jun 19 2017
Workers in paint manufacturing facilities or those involved in painting jobs of any kind, are exposed to very serious health risks. Health risks of workers involved with paint manufacturing The risk is due to some of the components used in paint manufacturing which are extremely hazardous for human health. In particular substances like hexavalent chromium […]
Jun 12 2017
The use of asbestos was banned in the European Union in 2005. However, as this product had been widely used since the first decade of the twentieth century, it can still be found in the older buildings and needs to be removed according to the procedures specified in current standards. Procedures for asbestos abatement Asbestos […]
Jun 5 2017
Fibreglass is an artificial fibre composed of glass-reinforced plastic, usually used in liquid form and then hardened by the processing of catalysts and accelerators. This material is often used in shipyards and workshops for painting and welding metal parts and can pose a health hazard.
Jun 1 2017
All workers involved with spray painting, both paint manufacturers and users, come into contact with hazardous chemical substances at their place of work either through product handling or inhalation. These harmful substances include, not only paint ingredients, but also thinners and solvents in liquid and/or gaseous form. Chemical risk when spray painting: from rhinitis to tumours […]
Jun 26 2017
Construction workers: the importance of protecting the respiratory system
Masonry work may prove particularly insidious to the respiratory system. Consider the activities that need to be carried out during renovation: knocking down walls, building, grinding and so on.