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...
by Zach Greaves | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
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...