The results of statistical modelling as reported by the HSE suggest that the number of occupational cancers associated with asbestos exposure may drop by more than 90% by 2060. On...
MoreDid you know we now offer Mental Health First Aid England training? We have open courses running in December, January and March; both online and at our office in Doncaster. ...
MoreWe had a special visitor at Pragma HQ last week, Peter Deary. Peter continues to be available to our experts for advice and support but having now retired from providing...
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...
MoreWe are currently recruiting for two new roles to work in our team of expert witnesses. Occupational Hygienist role: https://www.bohs.org/information-guidance/career-in-occupational-hygiene/jobs-board/detail/occupational-hygenist/ Asbestos Specialist role: https://www.bohs.org/information-guidance/career-in-occupational-hygiene/jobs-board/detail/asbestos-specialist-3/ For further details on these roles,...
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...
MoreWith 70 million work days lost each year due to mental health problems, it is more important than ever to benchmark your stress risk management practices against legal and good...
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...
MoreThe HSE have this week launched their Dust Kills campaign focussing on exposure to dust in the construction industry. Please watch Tina Conroy's video about the campaign below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef5FT8wQv-c&list=PLUgskOJdB41CxK_uzRwq5HgeN6HTVJ8Qn&index=5
MoreOver the past couple of months, we have undertaken a consultation exercise speaking to our clients and contacts about their approach to occupational stress risk management. We have prepared a...
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...
MoreDid you know that April is stress awareness month? Our stress risk management team have a range of experience and knowledge and would be pleased to discuss your approach to...
MoreIt is 73 years since the UK government published this advice on silicosis risk reduction for stonemasons. The 1949 guidance contains remarkably similar advice to the current guidance: wet working, exhaust...
MoreHSE 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...
MoreIan 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.
MoreWe have been conducting free stress consultations with local businesses to understand how they manage stress risks at work. If you would like to arrange a free consultation please get...
MoreDave 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...
MoreWe are delighted to announce that Ches Moulton has joined the Pragma team as a Consultant. Ches is a Certified Stress Management Consultant with over 25 years’ experience of the...
MoreTim 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.
MoreTina 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...
MoreAn interesting case on employer knowledge from the Scottish Courts. A copy of the Judgement is available here.
MoreFrom 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...
MoreFrom April 2022 HSE Inspectors will be visiting woodworking businesses across Great Britain to ensure duty-holders know the risks associated with woodworking and have effective controls in place. Employers have...
MoreCOSHH 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...
MoreIn 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...
MoreStress 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...
MorePragma are delighted to launch our unique occupational stress assurance services. Our clients can expect improved employee productivity, reduced staff absence rates and a happier and more fulfilled work force. ...
MoreThe 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...
MoreDid you know that Pragma are one of only 16 BOHS registered Occupational Hygiene service providers in the UK to employ a Chartered Occupational Hygienist. You can find us listed...
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