Health & Safety Executive

HSE Formaldehyde…. Its Safe Use in Foundries

This leaflet gives advice on current good practice  Phenol formaldehyde and urea formaldehyde resins are used extensively in the hot box and warm box processes to produce cores and moulds. The resins are mixed with a catalyst and sand which …

HSE Colbalt and You – INDG442

Colbalt and you This leaflet is for people who work with cobalt and its compounds. It tells you about the possible health effects – short-term and long-term – and explains what you and your employer should do to control the …

HSE Triglycidyl Isocyanurate (and Coating Powders Containing Triglycidyl Isocyanurate) in Air – MDHS85/2

This MDHS85/2 is a leaflet which hightslights the Laboratory method using sample collection on filters, liquid desorption and liquid chromatography. To download the leaflet MDHS85/2.

HSE Dyes and Dyeing

This section of the HSE website evaluates typical exposure from Dyes and Dyeing processes.  It covers a variety of controls (including LEV) as solutions in lowering exposure. http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/dyes-dyeing.htm Exposure to dyes Dyes used in textile finishing have many different, complex …

HSE COSHH ESSENTIALS IN STONEMASONS: SILICA

COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It takes the form of straightforward advice in ‘factsheets’ called ‘control guidance sheets’. There are two types of sheets, industry-specific ‘direct …

HSE COPD Top tips for a healthy workforce

Top tips for a healthy workforce Preventing dusts, fume and irritant gases from getting into the air is usually more effective, simpler, and cheaper, than controlling dust once it is in the air. Employers can: Use water for wet techniques …

HSE INDG429 – Bakers – Time to Clear the Air!

This is a leaflet produced by the HSE aimed at raising awareness that flour dust can cause asthma.  It has some practical examples of activities conducted in the food production and ways to lower exposure.  Aimed at Employers and Employees …

HSE Cadmium in Silver Soldering or brazing (EIS31)

This HSE guidance is aimed at employers, managers and workers who use or plan to use cadmium-containing products and materials.  It is also relevant to those who may be working on materials that may include cadmium-containing solders. To download this …

HSE Pneumonia Vaccination for Employees Exposed to Welding and Metal Fume

This is not related to LEV but is a health control.  This information sheet has been developed jointly between the manufacturers’ organisation EEF, HSE and the Cast Metals Federation (CMF) – and in consultation with Unite – to help those …

HSE Explanation of special lighting set up to show invisible paint mist

This PDF demonstrates that what you can see isn’t necessarily what is there.  It is motor vehicle repair related but is applicable to a range of scenarios. Explanation of special lighting set up to show invisible paint mist Be aware …