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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary The BOHS M505 – Control of Hazardous Substances module is one of the core qualifications within the BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene (CertOH). It introduces the principles of controlling occupational exposure to hazardous substances …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Motor vehicle body repair is often associated with paints and isocyanates, but many routine repair activities also generate significant quantities of hazardous dust. Sanding body fillers, preparing paintwork, working with glass fibre fillers and restoring older vehicles …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Construction dust is one of the largest causes of occupational ill health in the UK. Every day, thousands of workers are exposed to dust generated during cutting, drilling, grinding, chasing, sanding and demolition activities. While these dusts …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Some of the most effective health and safety training resources are also the simplest. HSE’s Wood Dust Exposure (Sweeping!) video—also known as “Clean Your Act Up”—is an excellent example. Using a dust lamp (Tyndall lighting), the video …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary The HSE WL Series forms part of the COSHH Essentials programme and provides a collection of practical guidance sheets covering welding, cutting and allied processes. Rather than focusing on legislation alone, the series provides task-specific advice designed …
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