Legal/Codes, etc

HSE Technical Basis for COSHH Essentials

Understanding the Science Behind COSHH Essentials and Control Banding The Technical Basis for COSHH Essentials explains the methodology used by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to develop the COSHH Essentials control-banding system. COSHH Essentials is widely used throughout industry …

HSE Safety Alert – Change in Enforcement Expectations for Mild Steel Welding Fume

Change in Enforcement Expectations for Mild Steel Welding Fume In February 2019, HSE issued one of the most significant occupational hygiene and LEV-related safety alerts of the last decade. Following new scientific evidence from the International Agency for Research on …

HSE Guide – HSG 258 – Controlling Airborne Contaminants at Work – A Guide to Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)

HSG258 provides practical guidance on how Local Exhaust Ventilation systems should be designed, commissioned, operated, maintained and examined. The document explains: How airborne contaminants are generated and controlled. The principles of effective contaminant capture. Good LEV design practice. Commissioning and …

INDG136 – Working with Substances Hazardous to Health: A Brief Guide to COSHH

Working with Substances Hazardous to Health: A Brief Guide to COSHH INDG136 is HSE’s introductory guide to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations. It explains how employers can identify hazardous substances, assess exposure risks and implement practical …

Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) – Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (L138)

L138 is the Health and Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance supporting the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). The publication provides practical guidance on identifying, assessing and controlling the risks of fire, explosion and …

LEV Hoods – Am I Required to Fit Hood Indicators & Gauges?

OXYL8 have recently produced a paper which considers whether there is a need in law for hood indicators/gauges.  We know that HSE asks for these to be fitted but they also indicate in their LEV FAQ pages that there is …

L5 ACoP to CoSHH Regs (6th Edition)

The Approved Code of Practice and Guidance to the CoSHH Regulations 2002 are now in their 6th Edition (Dec 2013) This is the link to a downloadable copy:- L5 CoSHH ACoP 6th Edition – pdf  

HSW Act 1974 S6 “General Duties of Manufacturers etc as Regards Articles and Substances for Use at Work”

Extract from Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 which spells out the duties and responsibilities of Manufacturers, Designers, Supplies or Imports articles (including LEV) and substances for use at work.   Useful checklist for anyone Buying or Designing, …