Only if you use chemicals in your workplace. Things like washing up liquid and bleach don’t need assessing but your staff should still be informed of the correct way to use them. Assessment is the responsibility of the employer. Persons preparing the assessment will need to have access to, and understand, COSHH related legislation, Codes…
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Introduction Health surveillance is a subject which is not commonly addressed by SME organisations but one which can have an important role in managing the health and safety of your employees and also in controlling any civil liability which might arise from claims related to workplace health. Perhaps the most common example would be audiometric…
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Noise exposure terminology – Take a look at our explanatory video below and check below that for our glossary: Exposure action values (EAV): Levels of noise exposure to noise at which certain actions need to be taken. The values are: Lower exposure action values (LEAV): daily or weekly exposure of 80 dB: peak sound pressure…
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Fire risk assessment – assessing the means of escape The range of workplaces covered by these regulations is huge and so the following information is intended as a guide to get you started on an assessment. Our advice is to get expert help from one of our experienced safety consultants conducting a fire risk assessment…
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Important: Please note that we do not provide advice on this issue unless you are a retained client under our Safety~net support scheme. if you’d like to explore the benefits of membership please contact us or request a callback. Guidance on Storage of petrol Many businesses store quantities of petrol fuel within the workplace. They…
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In May 2013 a petition was handed to the Department of Health demanding better diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. You may be aware of its existence but many are not but it can present an occupational risk which affects a range of professions and trades with up to 3,000 new cases being reported each…
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