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We are looking to recruit Occupational Hygienists and Asbestos Specialists

We are looking to recruit Occupational Hygienists and Asbestos Specialists with the attitude and capabilities to succeed in the challenging and rewarding expert witness field. Please take a look at...

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Fit2Fit accredited face fit testing

Rosie McKay is accredited under the Fit2Fit RPE Fit Test Providers’ Accreditation scheme. The use of a Fit2Fit accredited fit-tester is highly recommended by the HSE.

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Health and Safety Training

Having your workforce suitably trained and competent to do their job is a key duty for any employer. It is important that employees know what they are doing so they are able to work as safely as possible.  This duty is set out in law, in Section 2 (2) of the Health and Safety at Work Act.  This requirement states that one of the duties of an employer is to provide ‘any required information, instruction, training and supervision’ for their workforce.

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Pragma joins British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) Directory

Pragma have joined the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) Directory and are one of only 15 BOHS registered Occupational Hygiene service providers in the UK to employ a Chartered Hygienist.

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How often do LEV tests need to be carried out?

In line with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), the maximum intervals for the thorough examination and test (TExT) of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) plant used in certain processes is outlined below.

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RSSB highlight occupational health risks in the rail industry

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) have highlighted that there are unmet and undefined occupational health risks in the rail industry.  Key risk areas are identified, including; musculoskeletal disorders, diesel engine exhaust emissions (DEEE), hand-arm vibration (HAVS), and silica dust, in addition to COVID-19.

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Key Principles of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is used to protect the wearer from exposure to respiratory hazards.  This can include; asbestos, biological contaminants (including viruses), dusts, vapours etc. COSHH Regulations state that employers have a legal responsibility to control substances hazardous to health and to prevent or adequately control employee exposure to those substances.

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IOSH Report: Learning the lessons – how to respond to deaths at work and other serious incidents

IOSH have produced a guide to help organisations respond to ‘hazardous events’, such as accidents, cases of ill health, work-related violence and ‘dangerous occurrences’.

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