The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently announced a new isocyanates awareness and inspection campaign aimed at reducing the health risks posed by isocyanate exposure in UK workplaces. As the HSE’s attention turns increasingly toward occupational lung disease and chemical safety, this initiative re-emphasises the urgency for duty-holders to review their control strategies, health…
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Health Surveillance for Occupational Asthma: What You Need to Know (G402) Why this matters Occupational asthma (OA) remains a serious and preventable work-related disease. Exposure to sensitising agents in the workplace — even at low levels — may trigger asthma symptoms in susceptible individuals. Early detection and intervention are vital to prevent long-term harm. The…
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A huge number of workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica every day. We have been working with clients and delivering training for many years to help our clients and the industry understand the risks. The image to the right shows you the maximum you can be exposed to in a whole day and still…
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Recent inspections by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have uncovered alarming shortcomings in how businesses are protecting their workers from excessive noise. The findings reveal a widespread lack of understanding and implementation of basic hearing protection measures, putting a significant portion of the workforce at risk of permanent hearing damage. Key Findings from HSE…
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We all expect other businesses to operate to the same high standards as we do. You invest in your people and pride yourself on completing jobs on time and to exacting standards of quality and safety. However, not all businesses, or people, are the same, and sadly, sometimes we can get caught out by a…
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HSE visits remain at a level we have not seen since the 1990’s with clients operating in woodworking being particularly targeted by HSE Inspectors reviewing exposure to wood dust. If you have a joinery workshop or similar and aren’t sure if you have adequate precautions in place, take action now and contact us to speak…
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Workplace transport safety is a key safety hazard for any business and one of the specific items we review in detail for our Safety~net competent person support clients during any workplace audit. Its can be an area which is missed by internal teams concentrating on key safety issues within the premises which they manage, but…
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently published new research into recirculating local exhaust ventilation (Recirculating LEV) systems – equipment designed to capture dusts, mists, fumes and other airborne contaminants before they can be breathed in. While most LEV systems discharge filtered air outside the building, some clean and return (recirculate) the air back…
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The latest HSE fatal injury statistics report reveals that while the long-term trend in fatal injuries to workers has shown a downward trend, the recent numbers have remained stubbornly consistent with pre-pandemic levels. This suggests a plateau in safety improvements that should be a cause for concern for employers and employees alike. The data highlights…
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Working from ladders and working at height more generally have always been the number 1 cause of workplace fatalities in the UK. Across all industries and sectors, and from heights ranging from several metres to less than 1 metre, the consequences of a fall from height are tragic and often fatal. Seegraphic: HSE Ladders Step-by-step guide…
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