The HSE is turning its attention to motor vehicle repair businesses to ensure effective measures are in place to protect workers from isocyanate exposure
HSE Launches Inspections of Garages & Bodyshops Over Occupational Asthma Risks
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Health Surveillance
Why must you be clean shaven for Face Fit Testing?
If you wear tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) at work, it is a legal requirement to undergo a face fit test carried out by a competent person.
Occupational Health and Health & Safety Working Together
When occupational health and health & safety work together, the results can be fast and effective. This joined-up approach means issues can be spotted early, investigated thoroughly, and resolved efficiently – with minimal disruption to the business.
HSE campaign highlights dangers from metalworking fluids
Businesses are being warned to make sure their staff are safe when working with metalworking fluids or coolants. Manufacturing businesses should implement control measures and carry out health surveillance checks with occupational health professionals.
National Eye Health Week
Vision really matters. Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don’t know how to look after our eyes – National Eye Health Week aims to change all that!
HSE – Managing health risks in the woodworking sector
HSE Inspectors will be visiting woodworking businesses across Great Britain to ensure duty holders know the risks associated with woodworking and have effective controls in place to keep workers safe and protect their respiratory health.
Pre-Assessments for New Trainee Teachers
It was found Trainee students are not submitting Health Screening Questionnaires on time or unaware they are required for their pre-employment records.
Safewell provided Lung Function Testing for an Electronics Company in Calne.
Safewell provided Lung Function Testing for an Electronics Company in Calne.
Coronavirus
What is the Coronavirus? What can we do about it? Find out more and read about WHO’s standard recommendations to reduce exposure and transmission.
Audiometry and Hand Arm Vibration Medicals for an Energy Solutions Company in Swindon
Audio and Hand arm vibration medicals for an energy solutions company in Swindon.
Pneumonia from welding and Metal fumes
A continuation of the Safewell article “Are welding fumes cancerous?” article: the HSE has issued further guidelines on Pneumonia vaccinations to help prevent and control exposure to welding fumes and related respiratory conditions.
How Important is RPE and Dust Extraction?
The most common problem associated with dust in the workplace arises from dust-related illnesses which have been found to be one of the major killers in the UK when it comes to occupational health.
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