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HSE COSHH ESSENTIALS IN FOUNDRIES: SILICA

The HSE – COSHH essentials in quarries: Foundries: 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’. …

HSE CoSHH essentials in quarries: Silica

The HSE – COSHH essentials in quarries: 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’. …

HSE EH66 Grain dust

This guidance draws attention to the possible health hazards which could result from exposure to grain dust.  It gives advice on the precautions you may need to take to prevent or adequately control exposure as required by the CoSHH Regulations.  …

HSE INDG 249 Controlling health risks from rosin based solder fumes

This is a HSE publication titled Controlling health risks from rosin (colophony) based solder fluxes.  Serious health problems may arise from inhalation of fume from rosin.  This publication is aimed at managers of businesses using these fluxes; suppliers of fluxes; …

HSE INDG248 Solder fume and you

This is a HSE publication which tells you about the possible health hazards from exposure to solder fume when using flux materials containing rosin (also known as colophony). Download a copy here:- INDG248 Solder Fume and You

HSE INDG 463 Control of exposure to silica dust

This is a leaflet which explains what an Employer and operator should do to prevent lung disease caused by exposure to silica at work. Follow the URL link below to download a copy from HSE’s website:- INDG463

HSE HSG201 – Controlling Exposure to Stonemasonry Dust

This is a free to download HSE guidance HSG201. This book is aimed at employers of stonemasons, managers in stoneworking businesses, suppliers of stone, stone dust control equipment manufacturers and stone tool manufacturers and suppliers. The guidance describes the risks …

MDHS 82/2 The Dust Lamp

HSE guide on the use of the Dust Lamp.  Great tool as the images on this guidance note show. MDHS 82/2 Dust Lamp The Dust Lamp will show all dust but it is particularly impressive when it comes to the …

MDHS 14/4 Gravimetric Sampling

This HSE MDHS guide details the methods and procedures for collecting, analysing and calculating inhalable and respirable dust fractions.   MDHS 14/4