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Explosives

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Asbestos

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Man loses fingers after discharging abandoned flare

Workers sustain burns after petrol vapours ignite while refuelling portable equipment

Deteriorated fireworks and adverse weather lead to injuries at firework display

DG digest newsletter

If something doesn’t feel right.

Call us.

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