An instrument company and a health and safety consultant have been fined for risking the health of employees from hazardous chemicals.
A 36-year-old paint sprayer suffered irritation to his eyes, breathing difficulties, headaches and lost the ability to concentrate after working with harmful substances.
His job was to prepare and paint small components for scientific instruments, which involved working with chemicals including trichloroethylene, a powerful de-greaser used to clean metal before it is painted, and paints containing isocyanates.
An investigation found that the company did not provide suitable equipment to adequately remove the hazardous fumes from the workplace, especially where items were left to dry. The company also failed to provide employees with the necessary health surveillance for workers using hazardous substances.
The company was fined £9,000 and ordered to pay full costs of £2,852 after pleading guilty.
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Source: http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2013/rnn-e-00313.htm?eban=rss-
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