Proposal to Further Protect European Workers from Asbestos

The European Commission adopted a communication and submitted a legislative proposal on the protection of workers from the risks related to asbestos exposure at work on September 28,2022. It aims to update the existing binding occupational exposure limit value for asbestos, considering the latest scientific development and technical progress.

Asbestos is a highly dangerous cancer-causing agent and despite its EU ban in 2005, it continues to pose a considerable threat to public health and workers, especially in the construction, maintenance and waste sectors. An integrated approach across several policy areas, including occupational safety and health (OSH), is required to tackle its ill-fated legacy.

The Commission and EU-OSHA calls upon their networks and stakeholders to engage in initiatives working towards an asbestos-free future and protecting health and safety at work of those potentially exposed to asbestos.

 

Lifter System Offers New Possibilities

The Kinvaro T-Slim from Grass America creates options in the design of overhead wall cabinets with its new lifter system for wooden flap doors by combining the aesthetic advantages of almost invisibly blending into furniture cabinetry with the functional advantages of extremely smooth movement, outstanding strength and durability.

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Blum Officer Named CFO of the Year

Blum Inc., a solutions-oriented provider of functional hardware for cabinetry, is proud to announce that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Wolfgang Kueng was named the 2023 CFO of the year by the Charlotte Business Journal in the Large Private Business category. This recognition highlights Kueng’s leadership during the challenges of increased product demand during a time of labor, capacity and supply-chain constraints.

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