Substance Specific

HSE Cadmium in Silver Soldering or brazing (EIS31)

This HSE guidance is aimed at employers, managers and workers who use or plan to use cadmium-containing products and materials.  It is also relevant to those who may be working on materials that may include cadmium-containing solders. To download this …

HSE Motor Vehicle Repair Topics – Dusts

Harmful dusts – Inhalation and Dermatitis risks Most body fillers consist of a thermosetting unsaturated polyester in a solvent which is mixed with a reactive hardener. Hardeners are usually skin irritants and some are strong skin sensitisers – both can …

HSE CIS 36 Construction dust

HSE Construction dust information sheet. This is a useful information sheet which highlights the how construction dust can seriously damage health. It also outlines some of the most common activities and the most suitable controls including water and on-tool extraction. …

HSE Textile dust

The following is taken from http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/dust.htm Dust Why dust is a problem Dust can cause explosions[1]. Textile process dusts, in particular wool and cotton, can also cause byssinosis (cotton dust), occupational asthma and respiratory irritation – see more information below …

HSE EH76 – Control of Laboratory Animal Allergy

This HSE guidance note draws attention to health risks from exposure to laboratory animal allergens. It advises employers and managers of animal facilities on the precautions needed to prevent or adequately control exposure, as required by the CoSHH Regulations 2002.  It …

HSE EIS21 Immersion & Cold Cleaning of Engineering Components

This HSE leaflet outlines the main health and safety hazards and risks involved in cold cleaning operations. It includes the legal requirements applying to this work, which aim to minimise the risks to health and risks from fire and explosion. …

HSE COSHH essentials in ceramics: Silica

COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It takes the form of straightforward advice in ‘factsheets’ called ‘control guidance sheets’. There are two types of sheets, industry-specific ‘direct …

HSE COSHH ESSENTIALS FOR PRINTERS

COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It takes the form of straightforward advice in ‘factsheets’ called ‘control guidance sheets’. There are two types of sheets, industry-specific ‘direct …

HSE Dichloromethane

Series of really useful HSE information sheets will help those working with Dichloromethane (DCM) in paint stripping and floor laying adhesives to comply with their duties under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) to control …

HSE COSHH essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes

COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It takes the form of straightforward advice in ‘factsheets’ called ‘control guidance sheets’. There are two types of sheets, industry-specific ‘direct …