Health Surveillance

HSE Textile Dust

Controlling Cotton, Wool and Dyestuff Dust in the Textile Industry LEVCentral Expert Commentary Textile dust has long been recognised as a significant occupational health hazard. Depending on the material being processed, workers may be exposed to cotton dust, wool process …

HSE Exposure to Cadmium in Silver Soldering or Brazing (EIS31)

LEVCentral Expert Commentary Cadmium has historically been added to certain silver brazing alloys because it lowers the melting temperature and improves the flow characteristics of the filler metal. However, when cadmium-containing alloys are heated above their melting point they produce …

MDHS 25/4 Organic Isocyanates in Air

Measuring Airborne Isocyanates in the Workplace   LEVCentral Expert Commentary For occupational hygienists involved in spray painting, polyurethane manufacture or any process using isocyanates, MDHS 25/4 is one of the most important analytical methods ever published by HSE. Unlike general …

MDHS 14/4 – General Methods for Sampling and Gravimetric Analysis of Respirable, Thoracic and Inhalable Aerosols

The Foundation of Workplace Dust Exposure Monitoring in the UK   LEVCentral Expert Commentary If HSG258 is the UK’s principal guidance on designing and maintaining Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), then MDHS 14/4 is the cornerstone of measuring whether those engineering …

HSE WEB09: Biological Agents

Practical Guidance on Managing Workplace Risks from Biological Agents LEVCentral Expert Commentary Biological agents can present significant workplace health risks in laboratories, healthcare, waste management, agriculture, animal care, food production and many other sectors. These agents may include bacteria, viruses, …

HSE MDHS 85/2 – Triglycidyl Isocyanurate (and Coating Powders Containing Triglycidyl Isocyanurate) in Air

LEVCentral Expert Commentary Triglycidyl Isocyanurate (TGIC) is widely used as a curing agent in polyester powder coating formulations. During powder coating operations, airborne dust containing TGIC may be generated during powder application, recovery, transfer, cleaning and maintenance activities. This HSE …

HSE EIS44 Pneumonia Vaccination for Employees Exposed to Welding and Metal Fume

LEVCentral Expert Commentary Most LEV guidance focuses on preventing workers from inhaling hazardous airborne contaminants. HSE Engineering Information Sheet EIS44 takes a slightly different approach by considering the additional role that pneumococcal vaccination may play for employees who are regularly …

HSE SR14 Vehicle Exhaust Fumes (Warehouses, Garages etc)

Controlling Exposure to Engine Exhaust Emissions Using Effective Ventilation and Exhaust Extraction   LEVCentral Expert Commentary Vehicle exhaust emissions have long been recognised as a significant occupational health hazard. Workers in garages, MOT stations, vehicle workshops, warehouses, loading bays, distribution …

HSE EIS21 Immersion & Cold Cleaning of Engineering Components

Controlling Health, Fire and Explosion Risks During Solvent Cleaning Operations   LEVCentral Expert Commentary Cleaning and degreasing engineering components is a routine activity across many industries. Whether parts are immersed in tanks, cleaned using solvent sprays or degreased during maintenance, …

The Application of ALARP to Radiological Risk

A Nuclear Industry Guide to Demonstrating That Risks Have Been Reduced So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable LEVCentral Expert Commentary Although written specifically for the nuclear industry, this Good Practice Guide contains principles that are directly applicable to many other …