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...
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Jun 24, 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...
May 17, 20203 min read
Fundamentals of Biological Monitoring
Personal exposure to hazardous substances can be measured using two methods. Workplace air monitoring, and biological monitoring....
May 15, 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, 20204 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 14, 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 12, 20205 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 1, 20204 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, 20206 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...
Apr 29, 20203 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 10, 20206 min read
Boosts to Manufacturing in Key Industries Can Lead to Shortfalls in COSHH Compliance.
Now more than ever, your workforce needs you to step up and keep investing in their health, safety and wellbeing. Let's find out how.
Mar 20, 20207 min read
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Considerations When Selecting Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
Introduction Sales of respirators and surgical masks have increased in the UK over previous days. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has...
Mar 19, 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...
Feb 16, 20204 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 4, 20205 min read
Day 4: World Cancer Day - Welding Fume
Finishing Off the Lead Up to World Cancer Day So here we are... it's World Cancer Day. On the run-up to the 4th February 2020, we've...
Feb 3, 20204 min read
Day 3: World Cancer Day - Styrene Exposure Linked With Occupational Cancer
Introduction Day 3 on the lead up to World Cancer Day, we have decided to touch on a substance named Styrene. In this article, we aim to...
Feb 2, 20204 min read
Day 2 - World Cancer Day - Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions Awareness
Introduction Day 2- on the lead up to world cancer day. These blogs are created to build an awareness around exposures to carcinogenic...
Jan 31, 20206 min read
Day 1: World Cancer Day - Introducing Wood Processing
Introduction So here we are, day 1 of 4 in the countdown to World Cancer Awareness day on the 4th February 2020. Here on day 1, we bring...
Jan 4, 20204 min read
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality and its Effects on Worker Health and Moral
Introduction to Indoor Air Quality - Considering the Elements of Exposure Often the environments in which we work on a daily basis can...
Jan 4, 20204 min read
Ergonomic Considerations Regarding Nuisance Noise
A Brief Outline This post was triggered by a project carried out in June 2019. The project was arranged in response to an operative...
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