UK Stonemasons Hit with Fines for Serious Health and Safety Violations
2025-01-09
BBC on MSN.com
A Doncaster-based stonemasonry firm, Warmsworth Stone, has been fined for repeated health and safety breaches, posing significant risks to worker health. Prolonged exposure to fine stone dust can lead to irreversible and life-changing respiratory conditions, including respiratory diseases and lung cancer. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) emphasizes the importance of proper dust control measures in the workplace to prevent such occupational hazards. By neglecting worker safety, Warmsworth Stone has put its employees at risk of serious health issues, highlighting the need for strict adherence to health and safety regulations in the construction industry..Key safety protocols must be in place to protect workers from hazardous materials.
