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21-08-2017 Ferrous Metals Shredder specialist UNTHA wins health and safety recognition United Kingdom – Shredder manufacturer UNTHA UK has received an award from third-party accreditation organisation SafeContractor for its commitment to…
16-05-2017 Business SWANA launches new MRF safety resource USA – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has launched a new instalment of its ‘Five to Stay…
08-11-2016 Business India investing heavily in safety at Alang shipbreaking yard India – India’s ministry of shipping is to invest 100 million rupees (US$ 1.5 million) in improving ship recycling conditions…
02-06-2016 Paper Efficiency and safety gains for Smurfit’s UK recycling operations United Kingdom – A programme of investment has been completed at Smurfit Kappa’s UK recycling operations with the combined aim…
23-10-2014 Business ISRI Safety platform to help cut accidents at US scrap yards United States – Announced at its annual convention in Las Vegas, the US Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) has…
22-08-2014 Business India’s shipbreakers in safety spotlight India – The Indian government is contemplating updating labour laws for its shipbreaking industry, The Hindu newspaper has reported. However,…
01-04-2003 Business Health and safety manual on CD-ROM Archiv – The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) is claiming an ’industry first’ by releasing its comprehensive ’Health and Safety…
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