Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 118706

Furniture and Waste Management: Health Hazards

Tabled: 9 March 2026

Answered: 16 March 2026

Named Day

Question

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

Sir Stephen Timms

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...

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