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Employers warned about occupational asthma risks after £26,000 fine

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5 Nov 2009 12:58PM

Employers are being warned about the importance of protecting workers from occupational asthma. The warning comes after a firm paid out over £26,000 due to a member of staff developing asthma within weeks of being exposed to soldering fumes at work.

Turbo Power Systems Ltd was last month fined £3,000 and ordered to pay £3,000 in costs after it pleaded guilty to three breaches of health and safety legislation at Gateshead Magistrates’ Court. This week th... (324 more words)

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