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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 28, 20203 min read

COSHH - How Measuring Exposures Can Support a Statutory Inspection and Test of LEV

As a company who specialises in managing COSHH for our customers, Workplace Scientifics are continuously releasing insightful and useful...

Apr 28, 20208 min read

Explaining the Common Health Effects of Welding Fume.

In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently focusing on businesses that undertake welding within their workplaces....

Apr 27, 20203 min read

Basics of Welding Explained

Manufacturing is a key part of the UK's economy and contributed 11% of GVA back in 2019. The industry employs over 2.7 million people in...

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 28, 20204 min read

Things to Consider When Bringing on a New Employee

Are you employing more staff to help cope with demand during these trying times? Here's some things you may want to consider. The...

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 21, 20206 min read

International Day of Education January 2020

SUPPORTED BY WORKPLACE SCIENTIFICS 24TH JANUARY 2020 2020 is off to a great start and the industry of occupational hygiene, health,...

Jan 4, 20203 min read

Hairdressing and Barbering - Increased Risk of Contracting Dermatitis Through Workplace Exposures

Is your workforce at risk of experiencing occupational disease? There is substantial evidence that shows there is an ever-growing issue...

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...

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