Breathing air quality tests are typically carried out where the breathing apparatus is connected to a compressed airline, where there are a number of factors that could contaminate this air and potentially compromise the safety of your employee. According to the rules and regulations of HSE and COSHH, all commercial activities that lower the quality
What are Occupational Health Assessments? Occupational Health Assessments are evaluations of an individual’s physical and mental health in relation to their job or occupation. These assessments are used to identify and manage any potential health risks associated with a person’s work environment and to ensure that they are able to perform their job duties safely
If you have a company that is growing, with great sustainability, then it is important to focus on the health and safety of your employees. It is a co-responsibility of both the employer and employees to take care of employees’ health and wellbeing by examining whether they are suitable for the job and if they
If your working environment is noisy and you can’t hold a conversation with your colleague without shouting to be heard, when you are 2 meters apart, your workplace or business needs to conduct a noise survey and noise assessment. In layman’s terms, noise surveys involve the use of sophisticated sound measuring devices to help determine
In a typical industrial facility, compressed air – also known as Industry’s fourth utility is one of the common facilities used. 70% of all manufacturing activities are inclusive of compressed air with supplying breathing air to personnel using supplied air respiratory equipment as many industrial operations include Hazardous breathing conditions. Industries such as chemical manufacturing,
The handling and processing of hazardous substances is an inherent part of many industries, from petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals to food and beverage production. However, it also comes with significant risks that need to be managed effectively. One essential aspect of this is DSEAR Zones and Hazardous Area Classification. In this blog post, we’ll take a
Regardless of the industry and employment, all employees are prone to some level of work-related risks. In order to improve the productivity, effectiveness and health of workers, a business should carry out a workplace assessment. Some of the most common minor injuries include back pains, strain injuries, stress and migraines. A workplace assessment aims to
A noise risk assessment outlines how noise will affect the health and safety of your employees. Noise Risk Assessment covers all the industries that intend to perform work that involves excessive noise. Noise risk assessments also identify the necessary measures that will be taken to ensure noise levels match the requirements of the U.K. regulations.
Good health in our employees is one of the most important assets a company can have for their growth, development, and sustainability. In the U.K., Health Surveillance is regular health checkups for your employees. Employees who work with noise vibration, ionising radiation, solvents, fumes, dust, biological agents and other substances that are hazardous to health
DSEAR stands for the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002. Many businesses ask us, “What are dangerous substances, and do their business need to undertake a DSEAR Risk Assessment?” We always point out that the HSE website provides in-depth information that any business needs to know about DSEAR Risk Assessment. According to the HSE