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 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 Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) remains one of the most significant occupational health hazards in the quarrying industry. While many quarry processes rely on water suppression and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) to reduce airborne dust, there are situations …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Powder coating is one of the most widely used industrial finishing processes, providing durable, corrosion-resistant coatings without the use of conventional solvent-based paints. However, the process introduces a unique combination of hazards, including combustible dusts, high-voltage electrostatic …
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 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 SMART (Small and Medium Area Repair Technique) repairs have become increasingly popular within the motor vehicle repair industry because they offer a fast and cost-effective method of repairing localised paint damage. However, the smaller scale of these …
Managing Health Risks Associated with Textile Dyes LEVCentral Expert Commentary The textile dyeing industry uses a wide variety of dyes with differing chemical compositions and hazard profiles. While many dyes present little or no significant health risk, others are known …
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