This HSE guidance focuses on the health risks associated with flour dust and baking ingredients in bakeries, flour mills, commercial kitchens and food production environments. Flour dust and baking enzymes (particularly amylase) are one of the leading causes of occupational …
This HSE guidance highlights the significant health risks associated with respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure in the construction industry. Silica is a naturally occurring mineral found in materials such as concrete, brick, mortar, sandstone, tiles and many other common construction …
HSE Guidance Note G406 provides practical advice on the selection, installation, commissioning, maintenance and ongoing management of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems used to control exposure to hazardous airborne contaminants. The guidance explains the fundamental principles of effective engineering controls …
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 …
Area Classification for Explosive Atmospheres (HSE) The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides guidance on the classification of hazardous areas where flammable gases, vapours, mists or dusts may create an explosive atmosphere. Area classification is a fundamental element of DSEAR …
The IACS Non-Sparking Fan Standard (UR F29) provides guidance on fan construction and material selection where explosive atmospheres may be present. It is frequently referenced when specifying LEV systems for DSEAR-regulated environments. The document outlines acceptable arrangements for preventing frictional …
The HSE have produced this video on controlling exposure to Metal Working Fluid mist during CNC machining. This video covers: Test methods what filtration should be in place Airflow Gauges Open top machines – can be enclosed further What happens …
The IMechE’s Safety and Reliability Group created this document, and it was initially published in 2021. Following feedback from key stakeholders, the report has since been revised and reissued. The IMechE Safety and Reliability Group promotes the development of safety …
HSE inspectors have noted that, although Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) was often available for controlling exposure bto inert gas shielded welding fume, it frequently remained unused, due, partly to claims by welders that the LEV was responsible for removing shielding …
HSE’s Inspection plan for Fabricated Metal Sector (Metal Working Fluid Exposure Risks). While the dates have passed – this is likely still to be (mostly) HSE’s intentions and views on the health risks and control mitigations for the sector. Incredibly …
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