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HSE/UKLA “Good Practice Guide for Safe Handling and Disposal of Metalworking Fluids”

This comprehensive guidance document was jointly developed by the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to help employers safely manage metalworking fluids (MWFs) throughout their lifecycle. The guide provides practical advice on controlling exposure …

HSE RR900 “Visualisation and Control of Solder Fume Exposure – A Quantitative Assessment of LEV Effectiveness”

A Quantitative Assessment of LEV Effectiveness HSE Research Report RR900 examines the effectiveness of various Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems used to control exposure to solder fume generated during electronic assembly and soldering operations. Prepared by the Health and Safety …

Welding Fumes and Cancer Risk: The Evidence That Changed Workplace Exposure Control IARC Monograph 118

LEVCentral Expert Commentary For many years, welding fume was widely regarded as an unpleasant workplace contaminant that could cause irritation, metal fume fever and respiratory disease. While these risks were recognised, the long-term cancer risks associated with welding activities were …

HSE INDG297 – Safety in Gas Welding, Cutting and Similar Processes

Essential Safety Guidance for Oxy-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting Operations HSE INDG297 provides practical guidance for anyone using compressed gases for welding, flame cutting, heating, brazing, soldering and similar hot-work activities. The leaflet focuses on the safe use of portable …

Guidance on Dust Control & Health Surveillance in Bakeries

This Federation of Bakers (FoB) guidance document provides practical advice on controlling flour dust and ingredient dust exposure within bakeries and food manufacturing environments. Flour dust is recognised as one of the leading causes of occupational asthma in the UK. …

BOHS – Online Welding Fume Control Selection Tool

The Breathe Freely Welding Fume Control Selector Tool is a free online decision-support tool developed to help managers, supervisors and employers identify appropriate welding fume control measures for common welding activities. The tool was developed by a working group comprising …

ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual of Recommended Practice for DESIGN: 31st Edition

The Global Reference Standard for LEV Design The ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual is widely regarded as the most influential and comprehensive technical reference available for the design of industrial ventilation and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems. Published by the American …

Offshore Guide OCE3 “Painting by Spraying”

OCE3 forms part of HSE’s Offshore COSHH Essentials series and provides practical guidance on controlling exposure to hazardous substances generated during spray painting activities on offshore installations. Spray painting can generate significant concentrations of airborne contaminants including paint mist, solvents …

Bakers – Occupational Asthma and Flour Dust (HSE)

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 …

Silica Dust – Cancer and Construction (HSE)

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 …