Alert over carbon monoxide dangers
Two thirds of homes in the UK are vulnerable to potentially fatal carbon monoxide leaks as they are not fitted with alarms to detect the poisonous gas, new research has shown.
Firm fined over fumes breaches
A £5,500 fine has been imposed on a South Tyneside firm for jeopardizing workers’ health by exposing them to fumes that are known to be a significant cause of occupational asthma in the UK.
Campaign launched to stop norovirus
A Cornwall campaign has been launched to curtail the spread of a disease that causes sickness and diarrhoea.
Soldering staff exposed to fumes
A road and rail signs specialist has been fined for failing to protect its employees from fumes that are known to cause asthma.
Swanage gas leak capped by council
Engineers are currently carrying out repair works following a gas leak in Dorset on Tuesday.
Local fire hazard training offered
Firefighters in Norfolk are helping people recognise fire hazards in their community.
Hand-washing warning for nurseries
Schools and nurseries have been reminded how important it is to implement a strict hand washing system after three cases of E. Coli were confirmed at a nursery in Wales.
Fire-damaged shops to open in 2012
Construction work on Hereford city centre shops destroyed by fire last year is continuing, with their opening date pushed back to 2012.
Water pollution investigated by EA
An investigation has been launched by the Environment Agency (EA) after a chemical leak polluted a beck, causing concern for wildlife and local residents.
Workers injured in acid accident
An accident involving a container of nitric acid has caused 11 people to be admitted to hospital.