Please note: rradar was not instructed in, nor involved with, the prosecution referred to below. The case is referenced for illustrative purposes only.
Workplace dust is often seen as a routine part of many working environments, but where it becomes airborne and contains hazardous substances, it can present significant health and safety risks.
In this article, Elynor Drinkwater, Associate Solicitor at rradar, discusses employers’ responsibilities for assessing and controlling dust-related risks, including the importance of training, health surveillance and effective control measures. The article also references a recent Health and Safety Executive prosecution involving Puratos Limited as an example of the potential consequences of failing to manage workplace dust exposure appropriately.
As organisations continue to prioritise safer workplaces, routine risks such as dust should not be overlooked.
Read the full article: Workplace dust: a routine risk that demands serious attention to explore the practical steps employers can take to assess and control exposure risks in the workplace.
