Furniture and Waste Management: Health Hazards
Commons · Question 118706 · Tabled 9 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Kerry McCarthy
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for his policies of trends in the exposure to chemical flame retardants on workers in (a) the upholstery industry and (b) the waste
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 16 Mar 2026
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recognised the risks to textile workers who routinely handle finished fabrics, including those treated with fire-resistant finishes. HSE has produced a specific guidance page on its website which covers both the i...