Formaldehyde Reclassified as Carcinogen
What is Formaldehyde?Formaldehyde is a naturally-occuring organic compound. It is found in a number of different materials, and is used to manufacture a variety of man-made products, including plastics, carpets, shampoos and glues. It is also found in many...
Exposure to Silica Dust: What You Need to Know
What is Silica?Silica is a hard, unreactive and colourless compound found in rocks, sand and clay and in products such as bricks and concrete. It is also used as filler in some plastics. These materials create dust when they are cut, sanded, carved etc.The...
Legionella Restart Guide
The wheels of manufacturing are starting to turn again. However, a new version of normal will greet us as we return to work.Rather than simply picking up where we left off, we will have extra considerations to make. We will need to take account of the need...
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Restart Check
As the coronavirus lockdown is starting to be relaxed, many manufacturing businesses will be restarting equipment that may have been sat idle for two months.In order to ensure the safety of your workplace, you should complete a restart check before using...
COSHH – Principle 7: Delivery of COSHH Information and Training
Delivery of COSHH Information and TrainingThe HSE’s seventh principle refers to the need for the delivery of effective COSHH information and training throughout a place of work. Assessment of RiskIn order to deliver effective training, there first needs to...
Minimising the Risk of Exposure to Metalworking Fluids (MWF)
Risks of Exposure to Metalworking Fluids (MWF)The inhalation of - and direct contact with - metalworking fluids (MWF), has the potential to cause health issues. Direct contact with MWF can cause contact dermatitis. Inhalation of MWF in aerosol form can...
COSHH – Principle 6: Review Control Measure Effectiveness
Review Control Measure EffectivenessAfter you have implemented an effective system of controlling exposure to the hazardous substance(s), ongoing maintenance and management is essential. When working properly, your combined control methods either...
EH40 and the Latest Updates Explained
EH40/2005 Workplace Exposure Limits Version 4On 17 January 2020, the fourth edition of HSE’s guidance document ‘EH40/2005 Workplace Exposure Limits’ came into force, introducing new and revised workplace exposure limits for 13 substances.For organisations...
Welding Fumes Regulatory Changes: November 2019 Update
Welding Fumes Enforcement ExpectationsAs a result of the HSE Change in Enforcement Expectations for Welding Fumes released in February 2019, there has accordingly been a revision of the COSHH advice to ensure that any welding fume released is adequately...
COSHH – Principle 5: Controlling Exposure Using PPE
Controlling Exposure Using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): The Last ResortThe HSE's fifth COSHH Principle relates to controlling exposure using PPE, "when adequate controls of exposure cannot be achieved by other means". If you have followed the HSE...
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