Resources

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 CAIS10 Ventilation in Catering Kitchens

This short HSE guidance leaflet is aimed at employers in the catering and hospitality industry and gives guidance on ventilation requirements for kitchens. It aims to help employers assess whether existing ventilation is adequate. It will also be useful for …

Aid to Design of Ventilation in Radioactive Areas

Nuclear Industry Guidance  NVF/DG001 and endorsed by the Nuclear Industry Safety Directors Forum, published in 2009 This document covers the design principles for the ventilation of radioactive areas and buildings from the point the air is drawn in to where …

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 …

LEV Glossary of terms

This is a glossary of basic LEV terms: ACoP –  Approved code of practice. This carries greater legal weight in Great Britain courts than guidance. Aerodynamic diameter – The diameter of a unit-density sphere that has the same settling velocity in air as …

Ventilation Equations for Improved Exothermic Process Control

This is a technical paper looking at the design and positioning of hoods with relation to the plume size from exothermic reactions. The equations developed will allow researchers and practitioners to determine the critical control parameters for exothermic processes, such …

HSE HSG103 – Safe Handling of Combustible Dusts

This HSE guidance publication provides practical advice on the prevention and mitigation of dust explosions and fires. The guidance is intended for employers, managers, foremen and safety representatives working in the many industries where combustible dusts may be present. A …

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 …