CO poisoning
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Carbon monoxide poisoning, most commonly caused by exposure to faulty gas appliances, can cause chronic health problems, some of which are fatal. Consequently, more people are consulting solicitors. The Health and Safety Executive and the gas industry have united to try to promote awareness and prevent deaths.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 2000
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Back in work projects funding
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The joint HSE Department of Health's 700,000 pounds sterling "Back in Work" scheme has allocated funding to 19 pilot projects. The initiative is hoping to target the problem of back pain in the workplace, which costs employers 5 billion pounds sterling annually.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 2000
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HSE "great disappointment" says oh consultant
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The criticism which has been made by St Mary's Hospital's occupational medicine consultant Dr Harry Waldron of the lack of achievement of the Health and Safety Executive in the field of occupation health is discussed.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 2001
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