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Respirable Crystalline Silica and Silica Related Diseases
Often found in Quartz, Respirable Crystalline Silica is among one of the most toxic non-fibrous mineral dusts known to us. Inhalation of...
Oct 9, 20204 min read


Explaining Pneumoconiosis
Pneumoconiosis is the term which refers to a number of chronic occupational lung diseases. This condition occurs by the inhalation of...
Jun 24, 20204 min read


Fundamentals of Biological Monitoring
Personal exposure to hazardous substances can be measured using two methods. Workplace air monitoring, and biological monitoring....
May 17, 20203 min read


Soldering: Occupational Exposure to Process Fumes
Exposure to solder fumes can cause occupational asthma. The likelihood of becoming sensitised to solder flux fumes can be high if...
May 15, 20203 min read


Metalworking Fluids - Asthma and Dermatitis
Precision engineering often involves intricate and precise metalworking processes which are carried out using specialist lathes, milling...
May 15, 20204 min read


Machine Made Mineral Fibres (MMMF) & Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF): Assessment & Measurement
Asbestos fibres are capable of causing serious conditions such as fibrosis of the lungs and lung / pleura cancer. Over time, further...
May 14, 20204 min read


Controlling Dermatitis in The Workplace
Dermatitis is a common skin condition that is caused by direct contact with a substance that will either irritate the area of contact or...
May 12, 20205 min read


Isocyanates in 2-Pack Paints and Specialist Coatings
In the automotive repair and refinishing industries, its no surprise that over the years there have been thousands of cases of...
May 1, 20204 min read


Fundamentals of Welding Fume COSHH Risk Assessment
Understanding what comprehends suitable and sufficient COSHH Risk Assessment and how Occupational Hygienists evaluate the foreseeable...
May 1, 20206 min read


An introduction to Isocyanates - Providing an Overview
Occupational exposure to isocyanates can cause serious occupational diseases which lead to long-lasting, life-changing health problems. ...
Apr 29, 20203 min read


Provisions of Information, Instruction and Training
Introducing how a routine awareness training program can benefit your business and reduce work-related illness through positively...
Mar 19, 20203 min read


Introduction to COSHH
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - A Step-by step guide to COSHH As always, we aim to provide some basic principles of...
Feb 16, 20204 min read
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