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Notices served

Notice 313784517 served against URM (UK) Limited on 20/10/2023
Notice Type Improvement Notice
Description IN served - They have failed to ensure that the exposure of their employees to substances hazardous to health, namely dust from glass processing and recycling, is either prevented or, where this is not reasonably practicable, adequately controlled, because they do not have effective measures to control dust exposure at source. Dust has built up on their surfaces and plant, and they are relying on respiratory protective equipment to control employees’ exposure throughout their shift. IN served - They have failed to ensure that the exposure of their employees to substances hazardous to health, namely dust from glass processing and recycling, is either prevented or, where this is not reasonably practicable, adequately controlled, because they do not have effective measures to clean dust from surfaces and plant. Dust has settled at high and low levels and can be disturbed and recirculated. Employees are also clearing dust using shovels, which recirculates dust into the air.
Compliance Date 31/01/2024 Revised Compliance Date 06/12/2024
Result Complied with

Breaches involved in this Notice

Location of Offence
Address Port of Tilbury/Reuse Collecti
Unit 46c
Tilbury Docks
TILBURY
Essex
RM18 7HS
England
Region East & South East
Local Authority Thurrock UA
Industry Extractive and utility supply industries
Main Activity 38110 - COLLECTION NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE
Type of Location Fixed
HSE Details
HSE Group IVDIIU4G18 HSE Directorate INVESTIGATION DIVISION
HSE Area HSE Division East
Updated: 2020-03-04