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 | 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...
by Zach Greaves | Jul 22, 2021 | Blog, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
Local Exhaust VentilationThis article offers guidance to employers and others who operate and maintain Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems. The objective of LEV System Maintenance is to make certain that LEV systems, designed to reduce the risk of human exposure...
by Zach Greaves | Feb 20, 2021 | Blog, COSHH Air Monitoring
Nitrous OxideNitrous Oxide (N2O) is a colourless, non-flammable gas that was first discovered in 1772, by English scientist Joseph Priestley. Humphry Davy recognised its analgesic properties in 1799; the euphoric effects of inhaling it led to it being colloquially...
by Zach Greaves | Jan 5, 2021 | Blog, Lighting Survey
Why is Good Lighting in the Workplace Important?Businesses must provide healthy, safe and secure working environments in accordance with the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.This includes the provision of suitable lighting so that employees can...
