Pollution Control - Hazardous Substances
 
Every year exposure to hazardous substances at work affects the health of many thousands of people. Common examples include:
 
  • Lung disease (e.g. through working in dusty conditions),
  • Skin irritation,
  • Dermatitis or skin cancer (e.g. from frequent contact with oils or corrosive liquids),
  • The development of other occupational cancers (e.g. from exposure to toxic fumes),
  • Occupational asthma (e.g. from sensitisation to isocyanates in paints or adhesives).
 
The high costs of ill-health arise from a number of causes, including loss of earnings, loss of productivity, prosecution and civil action, among others.
 
For further advice and guidance please contact us.

Contact Details
Name: Environmental Protection Services
Address: Directorate of the Urban Environment
Claughton House
Blowers Green Road
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 8UZ
Tel: 01384 814685
Contact: General Contact Form


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