by Zach Greaves | Apr 21, 2022 | Blog, COSHH Air Monitoring
Mitigating the Risk of Silica Dust in Quarries One of the greatest dangers to workers’ health in quarries is the dust known as respirable crystalline silica (RCS). Anyone operating or managing a quarry is therefore required, under HSE Regulation, to reduce the...
by Zach Greaves | Dec 9, 2021 | Health & Safety Consultancy
Carcinogens at Work Any substance that is capable of causing or aggravating cancer in humans or animals is labelled a carcinogen. Some of these substances are inhaled, others enter through the skin or mucous membranes. Carcinogenic substances cause cancer by directly...
by Zach Greaves | Nov 3, 2021 | Indoor Air Quality Testing, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), Ventilation
A guide to Occupational Asthma Occupational asthma is a lung condition caused by exposure to inhaled irritants in the workplace. This type of asthma can be developed working in a range of industry sectors. As an employer, it is your legal responsibility to protect...
by Zach Greaves | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog, COSHH Air Monitoring
Occupational Contact DermatitisThis article provides guidance to support employers in their efforts to protect workers from occupational contact dermatitis.It offers a general overview of activities and substances that may cause harm and identifies practical steps for...
by Zach Greaves | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog, UV Light, Workplace Exposure Limits
Reducing The Risk of UV Light In the WorkplaceUV light is all around us, occurring naturally from sunlight, and applied artificially in commercial, industrial, and healthcare settings.This article is intended to raise awareness of the dangers of overexposure to UV...