Brexit: How will chemical management be affected?
January 31, 2020
What implications could Brexit have on chemical management and UK’s safety regulations? Read More
Hazardous Substances Legislation Update eBook
January 27, 2020
This guide features key developments in hazardous substance management in 2018/19, HSE’s focus areas for 2020, A review of the latest revisions to legislation and upcoming inspections, Brexit guidance and How to successfully deliver your COSHH. Read More
Case is reminder of need to assess risks associated with flammable atmospheres
January 10, 2020
Chemical company LMA Services Ltd has been sentenced for safety breaches after a fire which quickly took hold of buildings and storage areas at the site. Read More
Mild steel welding fume reclassified as a human carcinogen: How to avoid the damaging health effects of welding fume
December 9, 2019
A further look at the changes, what they mean for UK businesses and workers, and more importantly how you can ensure you comply with them. Read More
Company director knowingly exposed workers to dangerous substances
December 5, 2019
A manufacturer of agricultural trailers has been sentenced for deliberately putting his workers at risk of developing severe lung disease, after exposing them to substances harmful to health. Read More
Farm worker blinded by cleaning chemical
November 11, 2019
A dairy farm has been fined following an incident in which an employee was permanently blinded by corrosive chemicals used in cleaning. Read More
Monitoring and measuring radon exposure in the workplace
October 28, 2019
David Gilmour, Business Manager for the Environment and Safety team at SOCOTEC, explains the importance of radon exposure in the workplace, and takes us through the process of monitoring and assessing levels and their impact on staff and visitors. Read More
Protect firefighters from cancer, demands Union
September 30, 2019
The Fire Brigades Union has called on the government to take action to protect firefighters, after research uncovered that they are being exposed to dangerously high levels of harmful chemicals. Read More
Maintaining a gas safe workplace
September 16, 2019
Natural gas and liquid petroleum gas are commonly used as fuels for heating, cooking, cutting, welding and often in the processing of products. While the majority of us will use gas in some form every day of our personal and professional lives, far too many are unaware of how dangerous it can be if not handled correctly. Read More
Gas dangers revealed at caravan site
September 16, 2019
Static caravan site Manager sentenced for failing to have gas appliances properly maintained and inspected and for failing to safely store Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinders. Read More
