Asbestos: The Hidden Killer - behind the scenes
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We joined 3 apprentice engineers who were asked to produce a video to highlight the dangers of asbestos for young people. Latest news: £283,000 fines after a man was paralysed from the waist down while working at a Shell oil refinery, HSE is encouraging farmers to make a promise to come home safe as part of their New Year resolution and £100,000 fine for care home provider after a disabled teenager was lowered into a bath of scalding water. HSE Infoline explains who should pay for protective equipment and clothing at work.
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