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LMA Services Ltd, a chemical services company, has been sentenced for safety breaches after a fire which quickly took hold of buildings and storage areas at a chemical site.

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has published a new document detailing international best practices for the identification of priorities within chemicals management systems.

In December 2019 a corrigendum was published which includes a number of further changes to the IMDG Code Amendment 39-18.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have published the findings of their sixth EU-wide Enforcement Forum project, which focused on the classification and labelling of mixtures.

A molten metal company has been fined for breaching the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act after an explosion during which an employee suffered molten metal burns to his torso and hand.

The Environment Agency has prosecuted two brothers, Jamil and Saleem Rehman, after uncovering fictitious claims for the recycling of approximately 10,600 tonnes of electronic waste and received payment to the value of £1.48 million.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is requesting help and information through consultation on the use of filters in LEV systems that recirculate air into the workplace.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is carrying out a public consultation on the possible derogation established in Article 55(3) for the protection of cultural heritage.

The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) has published their latest report Cefic Facts & Figures 2020.

The International Safety Awards 2020 hosted by the British Safety Council is health and safety’s most prestigious award scheme – it recognises organisations from around the world who have demonstrated their commitment to good health, safety and wellbeing management.