Exposure to solvents such as toluene, xylene or similar substances carries a 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 many types of solvent used in paints, glues…
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Benzene in cars and other vehicles We have completed this guidance in response to the recent spate of emails which have raised serious concerns about the levels of benzene which can building up within cars and other vehicles left in hot weather. In common with most of these types of emails there is an element…
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Choosing a dust mask We often have questions regarding which mask should be used and so thought a very quick summary here would be useful. In general, filtering face masks used for dusts and similar can be categorised into three types all with an FFP number. FFP1 for simple dusts such as nuisance and soft…
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Exposure to isocyanates such as MDI, TDI or similar substances carries a very serious risk of long term health problems for skin and lungs 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 many types…
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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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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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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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