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...
by Zach Greaves | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Noise Surveys
The Danger of Exposure to NoiseExposure to noise at work can harm the health of workers. The most obvious effect of noise exposure is loss of hearing. This accounts for almost a third of all work-related diseases.It is the most common occupational disease in Europe,...
by Zach Greaves | May 30, 2020 | Blog, Health & Safety Consultancy
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 for social...
by Zach Greaves | May 30, 2020 | Blog, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
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 certain...
