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Tag: Lyme disease

Health & Safety Consultants, SSIP, CHAS, SMAS, Management Systems Specialists, Occupational Hygienists

Lyme disease and ticks – video; how ticks dig in

We’ve been talking about ticks and the risks of Lyme disease for years through this blog and on the talks which we provide for our Safety~net clients across the UK. At the weekend we came across the video below which might be useful for toolbox talks to remind your staff who could be exposed to…
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France launches ‘tick alert app’ in frantic bid to map Lyme disease explosion as blight ‘moves North’

Lyme disease and the danger from tick bites is something which we’ve been communicating for almost 10 years now. Each month we come across another news story which reminds us that the message still needs a lot more promotion.  This month alone we’ve seen two important stories. If you’re a fan of rugby you might…
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Lyme disease and the risk to landscapers and construction workers

In May 2013 a petition was handed to the Department of Health demanding better diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.  You may be aware of its existence but many are not but it can present an occupational risk which affects a range of professions and trades with up to 3,000 new cases being reported each…
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