Controlling construction dusts has really hit the headlines as a requirements in recent years – and with good reason. Deaths related to dust inhalation through COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and the effects of exposure to RCS (respirable crystalline silica) are estimated to be in the thousands each year. HSE estimates that over 100 people…
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You might be wondering why this post is here, if you are you’re probably not aware of the wide range of clients which we work with! This post relates to the commercial rather than residential use of these spa’s but if you’re lucky enough to have one at home there are some good points below…
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Health is becoming the central thrust of any HSE visit and with good reason, health causes a huge impact on individuals and a massive strain on our NHS. However, not all safety professionals are aware of these risks well enough to control them and that’s where expert, external, independent advice can be invaluable. Alveolitis is…
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Health in construction is a big issue and HSE are pushing hard to get the message out to clients of all sizes that health in construction is a very high risk. The latest figures show that as many as 100 staff per week die from ill health causes through their job – and that’s just…
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We’ve carried out many monitoring programmes which have involved exposure to styrene vapour over the past 20 or so years. The substance is in common use and because of this businesses and their staff can sometimes become too familiar with the substance and fail to take adequate precautions. We also have heard staff assuring us…
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Having read of a recent case where a company was fined £200,000 plus £27,724 costs for a HAVS incident has made us revisit the vibration issue here in the office. Each of us already know that the emphasis from HSE and our insurers is now firmly on health as well as safety. We reported nearly…
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Welding fumes from mild steels, zintec (zinc alloys), stainless steels, brass, aluminium and phospor bronze all carry a significant risk of long term health problems if exposure is not properly controlled. As occupational hygienists and qualified safety consultants we have many years experience of carrying out air sampling surveys to determine occupational exposure to…
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Safety of bottled water left in cars This is a question which has been raised by some clients following a spate of emails circulating on the web. Read on to find out the opinion of our experienced safety consultants and if you have questions or need more advice please call our safety consultancy on 01453…
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DSEAR, the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations – quite a mouthful and something which very few clients have addressed to the extent that they should. If the above is true then it might come as a further surprise to you to know (or at least be reminded) that these regulations were introduced and came…
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Introduction You may have noticed these documents floating in on top of a box of items which arrive at your premises or you may be familiar with them from past risk assessments. The truth as to why they’re there is that they’re required by law. They are the information on which any COSHH risk assessment…
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