A Practical Manager’s Guide to Preventing Silicosis in the Engineered Stone Industry This BOHS guidance has been developed as a practical management resource to help employers, supervisors and workers understand the risks associated with engineered stone and the measures required …
HSE’s Landmark Guidance on Engineered Stone and Silica Dust Control The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published dedicated guidance covering the health risks associated with working engineered stone and the measures required to control exposure to respirable crystalline silica …
Practical Guidance for Controlling Respirable Crystalline Silica in Brick and Tile Manufacturing The HSE Brick and Tile Guidance Series (BK Series) provides practical task-specific guidance for controlling worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and other airborne dusts within the …
Understanding How Captor Hoods Actually Work Captor hoods are one of the most commonly used forms of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) hood found throughout industry. However, despite their widespread use, captor hoods are often misunderstood. Many LEV systems fail to …
Managing Flour Dust During Bulk Ingredient Handling and Air Recirculation HSE Guidance Sheet FL8 forms part of the COSHH Essentials Flour Dust Series and provides practical guidance for controlling exposure to flour dust during dry ingredient intake, transfer and dispensing …
Low Volume High Velocity (LVHV) extraction systems have become increasingly important in controlling dust generated by portable power tools and hand-held processes. By capturing contaminants directly at the point of generation, LVHV systems can significantly reduce worker exposure to hazardous …
When a Demonstration Overwhelms a Fume Cupboard The “Screaming Jelly Baby” experiment is one of the most well-known chemistry demonstrations performed in schools and colleges throughout the UK. The demonstration involves dropping a jelly baby into molten potassium chlorate, resulting …
Understanding the Risks of Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium Chromium and You (INDG346) is an HSE guidance leaflet produced for workers and employers who may be exposed to chromium and chromium compounds during their work activities. While chromium exists in several …
Understanding the Occupational Causes of Sinonasal Cancer HSE Research Report RR933 forms part of the Health and Safety Executive’s major research programme investigating the burden of occupational cancer in Great Britain. The report examines occupational exposures associated with sinonasal cancer, …
This SHAPA technical paper provides practical guidance for organisations involved in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment used in potentially explosive dust atmospheres. Originally developed with input from SHAPA members, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the …
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