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Written question asked by Richard Baker (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 June 2025. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Welding: Protective Clothing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she has taken to ensure employers provide the correct PPE for workers who work (a) directly and (b) indirectly with welding fume since the categorisation of welding fume as carcinogenic by the Health and Safety Executive in 2019.

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) does not collect data on the numbers of people directly or indirectly exposed to welding fume.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57047
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Employment Protective clothing Carcinogens Welding
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk