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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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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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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CDM 2015 regulations It would be true to say that we rarely experience a change in regulation which causes so much speculation and conversation amongst safety professionals, designers and architects, contractors, clients and everyone else who might be involved in a construction project at some stage but CDM 2015 has done it. There is still…
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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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The benefits to fully, or partially, outsource safety roles to a specialist health & safety consultancy can be substantial. Aside from cost savings, there are other gains your business can make, from outsourcing your health and safety policy development, COSHH risk assessment, SSIP Approvals and even CDM 2015 Principal Designer requirements. Why should I outsource…
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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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