16 NEWS PROTECTING WELDERS’ LUNGS Collaborative roadshow series launched What delegates can expect:


Expertise: BOHS, EEF, HSE and TUC will explore the extent of the issues around the respiratory health of welders in manufacturing and discuss tangible solutions.


Free materials: Speakers will introduce the campaigns and guide delegates through the free resources and tools provided.


BOHS, The Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, has unveiled details of a new free roadshow aimed at preventing lung disease amongst welders in manufacturing, sponsored by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) and in collaboration with EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. The series is brought to delegates under the auspices of the Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances campaign, recently launched in April 2018 by EU- OSHA, as well as the Breathe Freely in Manufacturing initiative, which launched in May 2017 by BOHS, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection. Delegates are invited by BOHS, EEF and EU-OSHA to attend the free sessions, which will provide important information for anyone who has a health and safety role in the manufacturing industry, and especially those who are responsible for the protection of workers’ health.


Case studies: Industry professionals will present good practice examples and case studies.


Networking: The roadshows will provide a unique opportunity to network with other industry professionals, have your voice heard, and exchange knowledge and expertise.


A hearty breakfast: Baps with coffee and tea will be provided for a great start to the day.


Says BOHS president Neil Grace: “We are delighted to present these roadshows in partnership with EU-OSHA and EEF. Welding is one of the most common activities carried out in industry, with around 190,000 workers in the UK who weld either regularly or occasionally. Welding is one of the top ten causes of work-related cancer, causing an estimated 150 deaths a year in the UK. In addition, welding is associated with numerous other serious health conditions, such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), metal fume fever and effects on the nervous system as well as throat and


PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED


Jasic announce exciting new partnership with World Snooker Star, Shaun Murphy


Wilkinson Star are delighted to announce the new sports sponsorship partnership with their World leading Inverter Welding brand, JASIC and No.8 in the World rankings Snooker Star, former World Champion and current Champion of Champions, Shaun Murphy. Shaun will wear the Jasic logo on his waistcoat at all events and we expect him to play in approx. 25-30 international events during the season, all televised on Eurosport, BBC, ITV and SKY.


Last year the snooker World


Championship reached a global audience of 284 million and the BBC’s total viewership was just shy of 28 million. Shaun commented; “I am absolutely thrilled to be sponsored by Jasic for the upcoming season, they are a leading brand in their field and strive for excellence in everything they do which


resonates with my approach to snooker. I would like


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to thank the team at Wilkinson Star and Jasic for supporting me in what I hope will be a successful season ahead”. Chairman, Dr John A. Wilkinson OBE commented, “We greatly look forward to our Jasic journey with Shaun throughout the coming year and wish him every success in his quest for more titles competing on the World Snooker stage”.


Jasic also sponsor Gerwyn Price, World No.11 Darts Player from Wales and promote the brand through LED ground advertising at Rugby League Super League Clubs, Warrington Wolves, Salford Red Devils, Wigan Warriors and Huddersfield Giants for the current season.


lung irritation, and reduced lung function. “These collaborative roadshows


offer the perfect vehicle to tackle such problems using occupational hygiene solutions, whilst raising awareness of respiratory health and spreading the vital messages of our Breathe Freely in Manufacturing initiative and EU-OSHA’s Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances campaign.”


While the first two events were due to be held as Welding World magazine went to press, a third roadshow will take place in autumn in London – further details to be confirmed.


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