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Worker badly injured due to a lack of understanding of explosion risks
A firearms supplier has been fined £800,000 after a worker suffered serious burns when pyrotechnic waste ignited during disposal. The prosecution highlights the consequences of inadequate explosion risk assessments, unsafe working practices and a failure to follow established safety procedures.
Combustible dust can create serious fire and explosion risks
One small technical point before publication: the article references new HSE guidance on dry cutting engineered stone. That guidance primarily concerns exposure to respirable crystalline silica, rather than combustible dust explosions. I’d remove that particular comparison or replace it with a reference to the HSE’s combustible dust guidance (HSG103), so the article doesn’t conflate two different hazards.
Failure to control dusts leads to prosecution
A £120,000 HSE fine highlights the dangers of poor dust control and unsafe cleaning practices. See why proper extraction, housekeeping and risk assessments are essential for protecting workers and managing fire and explosion risks.
DSEAR Risk Assessments for Commercial Gas Boiler Rooms and Gas Intake Rooms
Commercial boiler rooms and gas intake rooms can present fire and explosion risks that are easily overlooked. This guide explains when a DSEAR assessment may be needed, the key safety measures to consider, and how potential hazards can be identified and controlled.