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Silica Dust Warning Signs: what to look for in the workplace

Working with stone, concrete or engineered worktops? Learn the warning signs of unsafe silica dust exposure and the controls that prevent silicosis.

Health and Safety Uncut episode 22 podcast graphic on hidden hazards in the workplace, with guest Richard Blunt, volunteer Ambassador, Mesothelioma UK

Latest podcast: Hidden Hazards in the workplace

Richard Blunt of Mesothelioma UK joins British Safety Council to discuss asbestos risks, mesothelioma and the case for a national asbestos strategy.

British Safety Council responds to Autumn Budget 2026

British Safety Council’s Charlotte Walshe responds to the Autumn Budget 2026, calling for investment in health, safety and wellbeing alongside growth.

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