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Managing health & safety risks related to the manual handling of E-waste
A presentation by Margaret Bates from the University of Northampton describes potential hazards related to manual handling of the E-waste and gives a step-wise guide, how workers can protect themselves. The hazards are falling objects or projectiles, sharp objects, slips, trips & falls and sprains and strains while lifting objects. Read about…
Read MoreE-waste Recycling Health Effects
A presentation by Margaret Bates from the University of Northampton describes health risk related to E-waste if not managed properly. Many types of E-waste contain lots of different chemicals like lead, PVC, brominated fire retardants, barium, chromium, mercury, beryllium and cadmium. What is found in E-waste and what risks and problems can…
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