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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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,...

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...