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A manufacturer of agricultural trailers has been sentenced for deliberately putting his workers at risk of developing severe lung disease, after exposing them to aerosol paints containing isocyanates and solvents.

A metal fabrication company has been fined for failing to comply with three improvement notices relating to testing wood dust and powder coating local exhaust ventilation (LEV), and providing LEV for welding fume extraction.

The European Commission has adopted a Communication, confirming its commitment to protecting citizens and the environment from endocrine disrupting chemicals.

Among a series of recommendations highlighted in a new report on the health problems related to exposure to biological agents is the need to improve monitoring of exposures in professions with unintentional use, which are also characterised by low levels of awareness.

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) are reviewing the Dangerous Goods Safety Advise (DGSA) syllabus for examinations and so have opened a survey to gather feedback and information.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have announced that their poison centre notification database is ready for Member States onboarding.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised and updated its guidance on exposure to welding fume.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published checklists on non-radioactive, radioactive and dry ice, for the 61st edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published its latest newsletter, the November version.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) consultation on occupational exposure limits (OELs) for diisocyanates and Lead and its compounds closes on 16 December.