HSE have set our their Work Plan for the coming byears with particular focus on targeting sectors where carcinogens, asthmagens and RCS are regularly used, produced or process generated. They have stated that they will deal with the underlying causes of poor risk control i.e. failures in health and safety management arrangements. These include the…
In February 2019 HSE released a Press Note which advised of the new health warning status of welding fume. The main points made were:- New scientific evidence that exposure to all welding fume, including mild steel welding fume, can cause lung cancer. Also limited evidence linked to kidney cancer. Now a change in HSE enforcement…
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A series of HSE Guides published in early 2019 to assist in the control of dust exposures in the Brick, Tile and Silica Industries. These guides can be viewed and downloaded by following the links below. BK0 “Advice for Managers” BK1 “Clay Milling (Pug-Mill)” BK2 “Sand Moving & Screening” BK3 “Facing Green Bricks with Sand”…
In early 2019 HSE produced/updated a series of brief guidesd aimed at the control of dists, and in particular respirable crystalline silica from ceramic processes. These guides can be accessed and downloaded by following these links:- CR0 “Advice for Managers” CR1 “Glaze & Colour Preparation” CR2 “Casting” CR3 “Dry Fettling” CR4 “Kiln Loading (Placing) &…
HSE have produced in 2017 a series of guides on controlling dust from woodworking processes. These guides can be accessed and downloaded by following these links:- WD0 “Advice for Managers” WD1 “Bandsaws” WD2 “Circular Bench Saws” WD3 “Cross-Cut Saws” WD4 “Vertical Spindle Moulders” WD5 “Overhead & CNC Routers” WD7 “Sanding Machines (Hand Held)” WD10 “Wall…
In early 2019 HSE produced/updated a number of guides relating to the control of fume and dust from rubber processing. The guides can be downloaded here:- RB0 “Advice for Managers” RB1 “Fume – General Ventilation” RB2 “Bag Opening & Weighing” RB3 “Mixing Ingredients” RB4 “Milling Rubber” RB5 “Rubber Press (Small Articles)” RB6 “Trimming & Finishing…
This HSE Guidance Sheet A9, published in 2017 describes good practice when you need to drill holes in asbestos cement, bitumen products, floor tiles or other highlybonded materials containing asbestos.
Published in Sept 2016, this sheet describes HSE’s view on good control practice when using a stand-alone dust collector where there is no room to install fixed dust extraction. It covers the key points Employers need to follow to help reduce exposure to an adequate level. HSE requires Employers to either follow all the points…
CoSHH Essentials: Controlling exposure to chemicals – a simple control banding approach Occupational hygienists and others colleagues use this CoSHH essentials control banding approach to identify suitable options for mitigating risks from substances hazardous to health. This approach is particularly useful where workplaces may hold a large variety of different hazardous substances. The aim is…
This HSE guide on working with Chromium was last updated in 2013. The guide discusses working with chromium and its inorganic compounds and how exposure may affect your health. This leaflet tells you about the possible health effects, the preventative measures your employer needs to apply, and the precautions you should take to protect your health….