Exposure to isocyanates is one of the leading causes of occupational asthma in the UK. Other symptoms of exposure can include chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and irritation of mucous membranes...
MoreExposure to rubber fume and rubber process dust can cause respiratory issues, skin conditions, and in some cases, has been linked to an increased risk of bladder and lung cancer....
MoreOur Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP) resource provides an overview of the disease and explores the different sources of exposure for the illness. Take a look here. To discuss a potential HP...
MoreTim Wallis spoke about dose assessment at the APIL annual asbestos conference in London on Friday. It was a fantastic day with some very interesting topics of discussion. Our resource...
MoreOur accident capability statement gives an overview of our accident team's experience and areas of specialism. Take a look here. To speak to one of our experts about an accident...
MoreOur resource gives an overview of the main exposures and occupations associated with occupational and work aggravated asthma. Tina Conroy is offering free training on respiratory ill health claims to...
MoreOur expert witness team summary gives a brief overview of each of our expert's industry experience and a link to their individual website profiles and CVs. For more information about...
MoreKey facts for solicitors regarding the number of people suffering from occupational respiratory disease can be seen in the resource here. We have seen an increase in respiratory disease cases...
MoreOur one page summary considers a report by the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) Workplace Health Expert Committee (WHEC) which deals with the estimated current and future prevalence of noise...
MoreAsbestos insulation (or 'lagging') was used in many different environments throughout the 20th century and the advice and guidance available to employers in relation to work involving asbestos insulation materials...
MoreOur Chartered Occupational Hygienist, Tina Conroy, presented a scientific poster at the British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG) conference in Belfast recently. Tina’s poster entitled ‘Occupational causes of lung cancer: Current...
MoreExposure to wood dust can cause asthma, dermatitis and cancer. Our one page summary outlines what employers and duty-holders need to know about exposure to wood dust. This includes details...
MoreIf 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...
MoreThe advice and guidance available to employers in relation to work involving asbestos boards has developed over time. Our resource gives an overview of the key dates of the development...
MoreOur dose assessment resource provides a basic overview of dose assessments in asbestos cases and how we approach them. For further information, or to discuss dose assessments with an expert,...
MoreThe HSE continue to inspect premises that use Metalworking Fluids (MWF). Exposure to MWF can cause occupational asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, skin irritation and dermatitis. All of these are avoidable with...
MoreOur one-page summary provides information regarding bioaerosols for employers and duty-holders in the waste industry. An occupational hygienist can help you to implement steps to compliance and protect your staff...
MoreThe second part of our MWF series of presentations focuses on the diseases associated with MWF. If you are interested in learning more about MWF, please contact us.
MoreThe number of workers using metal working fluids (MWF) is increasing. Part 1 of our MWF guide for solicitors gives an introduction to the diseases caused by exposure to MWF...
MoreThis resource provides an overview of the numerical values of the occupational hygiene standards and limits relevant to asbestos that have been referred to in the UK. No attempt should...
MoreAs seen in the recent cases of Briggs v Drylined Homes Ltd and White v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Courts can often place focus on...
MoreOur resource on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) provides an overview of the risk factors for the development of CTS and the work factors that can 'double the risk'. For further...
MoreIn some cases, it may be necessary to estimate a person's cumulative asbestos exposure (also referred to as exposure dose). Our information sheet provides a basic overview of dose assessments...
MoreIn the 1960s and 1970s, the asbestos industry (through the Asbestosis Research Council) published a number of Codes of Practice, Technical Notes and Control and Safety Guides aimed at users...
MoreOur one-page summary outlines what employers and duty holders should know when choosing a Health and Safety Consultant. The HSE state that employers have a legal responsibility to “appoint one...
MoreOur one page summary provides information regarding LEV for employers and duty-holders at foundries, following the HSE’s Research Report RR1115. We discuss the design, use and maintenance of LEV, and outline...
MoreOur 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 may be...
MoreCOSHH 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...
MoreHave 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...
MoreThe 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...
MoreOur 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...
MoreThe 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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