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Office workers and Occupational Asthma

January 10, 2012

If your asthma episodes increase, or worsen when you are at work, then you may have occupational asthma. There are many triggers within the workplace that can cause respiratory problems. Respiratory problems caused or exacerbated by work are not necessarily solely related to industry where you are… Read more...

MDF: It is versatile but is it safe?

January 10, 2012

Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) is known for its versatility and stability and is used within many household furniture products; it is also one of the most popular materials used to make children’s products.

There are a number of different types of MDF with differing finishes and… Read more...

Pesticides and Cancer

January 10, 2012


Pesticides and Cancer

Pesticides are widely used in agriculture and there are concerns that they could increase the risk of cancer. Studies conducted have suggested pesticide exposure can increase the risk of;
 Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL),
 Leukaemia, Read more...

Work at Height – Fall off roof.

January 10, 2012

A self-employed roofing contractor, Steve Mason, from Essex has been given a suspended prison sentence after an incident in which a friend, James Waughman fell through the roof of a domestic garage - and later died of his injuries.
Mr Mason had been contracted to replace a flat roof on a double… Read more...

Extreme reaction to hair dye

January 10, 2012

A recent case brought to the public eye involving Melanie Kenny is just another example of how the lack of legislation in the hairdressing industry is causing suffering to client’s which is becoming more and more common.

The hairdressing industry in the UK is completely unregulated… Read more...

Hairdressing Claims

January 10, 2012

Hair accidents happen more frequently and can be more serious than many people think, hair accidents dont just involve hair itself either. You may be able to make a claim for injury to the scalp or skin caused by a hairdressers neglience with the help of a hair lawyer. If you are having your hair… Read more...

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