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Welcome to the IOM Newsletter
Welcome to the latest news bulletin from the IOM, the UK's leading provider of
Research, Consultancy and Services in occupational and environmental health and hygiene
This month we have news of an approaching REACH deadline, asthma risk to bakery workers, IOM's contribution to 1 million safe working hours on a major BT project and our launch of the ENPRA research project on nanoparticle risks. Our featured service describes our approach to the issue of asbestos contamination in domestic gardens. In addition, we recognise the efforts of a number of IOM employees who recently raised a significant amount for the Asthma UK charity.
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REACH deadline approaches
For manufacturers and importers of chemicals in the highest volume category, and chemicals in certain hazard categories, there is a registration deadline of December 1 2010. For many organisations, the period leading up to this deadline will be one of data gathering, data sharing and risk assessment, not to mention preparation of registration dossiers.
For more information go here
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Asthma risk amongst bakery workers
Earlier this month, the HSE highlighted the risk of occupational asthma amongst bakery workers as being 80 times higher than amongst the general working population. To coincide with World Asthma Day (5th May), HSE announced that it would be distributing a pocket card to bakeries, giving advice on good working practices.
For more information go here
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IOM helps to achieve 1 million safe working hours
IOM staff have a key role in maintaining safe working practices in the uplift & modernisation of the BT Deep Level Tunnel system in London. The project team recently exceeded 1 million working hours without a reportable accident, over a period of 4 years, a remarkable achievement in a challenging working environment.
For more information go here
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IOM launches new research project on nanoparticle risks
The IOM has launched ENPRA, a new EC Framework Programme 7 project on risk assessment methods for engineered nanoparticles. The project will be led by the IOM's Lang Tran, will involve 21 collaborating centres across Europe and the USA, and will run for 3½ years. The launch took place at the University of Paris VII Diderot, and was marked by a reception at the British Embassy.
For more information go here
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Asbestos in domestic gardens
Prior to the 1980's, the redevelopment of brownfield sites was undertaken with far less attention paid to asbestos contamination than is the case today. In cases where brownfield sites were converted into housing estates, we are finding examples of significant asbestos contamination in resident's gardens. We can provide local authorities and other agencies with analytical services and advice on how to manage the risks to residents.
For more information go here
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IOM staff raise money for Asthma UK
To coincide with World Asthma Day, eight staff from the IOM recently took part in the Great Edinburgh (10k) Run, raising almost £700 for the charity Asthma UK.
For more information go here
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