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Risk Assessments (COSHH Regulation 6) issues

COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. Our one-page summary outlines the main requirements of COSHH Regulation 6 in relation to risk...

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PASS self assessment checklist

Have you tried our PASS self assessment checklist? It only takes 10 minutes to complete and gives you reassurance that you are managing your Health and Safety effectively. Please download...

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Updated advice for metalworking fluid (MWF)

The HSE have recently been inspecting premises that use Metalworking Fluids (MWF). Exposure to MWF via inhaled mist can cause occupational asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis in workers. Skin exposure to...

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Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) – Information for Employers and Duty Holders

Our one-page summary outlines what employers and duty-holders should know about Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), and information on how to adequately control exposure in the workplace. Workers in many industries...

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Updated advice for welding compliance

The HSE have recently been inspecting premises that undertake welding. There is no known safe level of exposure to welding fume, including that from mild steel welding. The HSE will...

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HSE research into asbestos exposure to workers in the removal industry

HSE research on asbestos exposure to licensed asbestos removal workers highlights three main findings: (1) Asbestos fibres were present in airborne fibre samples. (2) Some airborne fibre concentrations measured in...

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The development of guidance on asbestos stripping

Ian Glendenning gave a presentation about the development of guidance on asbestos stripping at our asbestos technical meeting earlier this month. You can access the slides here.

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Asbestos removal presentation by Dave Maddison

Dave Maddison recently gave a presentation to our experts about the use of specialists in asbestos removal, based on his experience managing asbestos removal projects. You can access the slides...

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Analytical monitoring

Tim Wallis gave a presentation about analytical monitoring,  based on his experience, to our experts at our recent asbestos technical meeting. You can access the slides here.

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Worker health protection in metal working

Tina Conroy was pleased to present at the Safety & Health in Foundries Targets Initiative (SHIFT) forum last week on the topic of worker health protection in metalworking. Please take...

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HSE inspections planned for wood dust – are you compliant?

From April 2022 HSE Inspectors will be visiting woodworking businesses. Our one page summary outlines what employers and duty-holders need to know about exposure to wood dust and what the...

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A Summary: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, 2002

COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. Our one-page summary outlines some of the main regulations and summarises Schedule 2A for employers...

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Liability reports in stress cases: How we can help

In this resource item we describe how Ches Moulton, our Certified Stress Management Consultant, can assist the Courts in considering achievement of the ‘standards of the day’ in relation to...

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Stress claims: Why Hatton v Sutherland is inconsistent with Health and Safety practice

Stress related injury is a foreseeable hazard of work and work related stress hazards may exist in any working environment. The findings in Hatton relied on now outdated guidance to...

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Purchasing and Using LEV – The HSE’s Key Messages

The HSE have released new guidance surrounding the purchase and use of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), as summarised here. Our Occupational Hygienists can help you to ensure you are getting...

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Ensuring compliance with legislation in regard to worker health protection

At the IOM3’s European Electric Steelmaking Conference Tina Conroy used her experience in the steel industry and as an expert witness to discuss how companies can ensure compliance with legislation...

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Local exhaust ventilation and statutory testing (TExT)

The HSE estimates that 12,000 lung disease deaths per year are linked to past exposures at work.  Appropriate and correctly maintained Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) can help you to protect...

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HSE inspections planned for metalworking fluid- are you compliant?

The HSE have released a bulletin confirming their plan to inspect premises that use metalworking fluid from May to September 2021. Our one-page summary explains what employers and duty-holders need...

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Workplace COVID-19 compensation claims: Will they be ‘a thing’ and how can employers prepare?

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Information for duty-holders: Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

Many people are working from home at the moment and may continue to do so. We have produced a one-page summary of the HSE’s guidance and outlined what action employers...

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Health and Safety Management – Self Assessment Checklist

Our experts have put together a self-assessment checklist to provide you with the necessary insight into your current Health and Safety arrangements.  Our checklist follows the HSE’s Plan, Do, Check,...

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Display Screen Equipment (DSE) workstation assessment

Please download our example of a DSE Workstation Assessment. Before completing this form, staff should be provided with: Training regarding the risks associated with DSE and how to implement good...

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Fit test information for respiratory protective equipment (RPE) wearers

If you are considering booking a fit test for your respiratory protective equipment (RPE), or have a fit test upcoming, please download and read our fit testing information document. If...

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COVID-19: Template risk assessments for employers

Operating businesses effectively whilst ensuring COVID-19 risks are minimised continues to be a significant challenge.  Employers and building occupiers face the challenge of deciding: Have we done enough? (or perhaps...

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COSHH and the employer’s responsibilities

The HSE statistics for the UK in 2018/19 estimate that 13,000 deaths each year are linked with past exposure at work, primarily to chemicals or dust. Exposure to hazardous substances are known to cause acute effects, such as burns or loss of consciousness, as well as longer term diseases and progressive illness, such as COPD and cancer.

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Accident Reporting and Investigation

Every employer is morally, legally and financially obliged to ensure that their workplace is as safe as reasonably practicable.  However, despite robust management systems, accidents do sometimes occur. What should you do if there is an accident? How should you investigate the incident and what should be reported and to whom?

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The common mistakes within Health and Safety Policies

The law says that every business must have a policy for managing health and safety. A health and safety policy sets out your general approach to health and safety. It explains how you, as an employer, will manage health and safety in your business. It should clearly say who does what, when and how.

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Access to competent advice – your legal obligations

It is a legal requirement under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations for you as an employer to have access to competent health and safety advice. But what actually defines competence?

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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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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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