Working with hazardous substances – HSE releases guide to preventing exposure to harmful substances
December 4, 2020
The Working with substances hazardous to health guide suggests that one of the most common and serious risks to the health and safety of people at work is exposure to hazardous substances. Read More
Better protection of workers against cancer-causing chemicals
September 28, 2020
To improve workers' protection against cancer, the European Commission has proposed to further limit their exposure to cancer-causing chemicals. Read More
Hazardous substance management eBook
August 10, 2020
A free to download eBook written by Alcumus Sypol’s in-house COSHH scientists on how hazardous substance management plays a vital role in protecting your employees, including the exposure and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Read More
Workers exposed to dermatitis risk
February 26, 2020
An engineering company has been fined for failing to control the risk of its employees developing dermatitis following exposure to metalworking fluid. Read More
Environmental compliance and reform on the horizon
July 26, 2019
Eversheds Sutherland flags a number of upcoming environmental law changes and compliance deadlines for 2019. A wide range of businesses will be affected by some, if not all, of these changes, meaning planning ahead is essential to ensure compliance. Read More
Managing dangerous substances workshop
January 30, 2019
Do you handle health-hazardous chemical products at your workplace? If so, comprehensive legislation applies for the registration and documentation of the products. Read More
Can do attitude to health and safety at events
December 8, 2015
We often hear reports where health and safety is used as a reason to not undertake events. Claire Curtis describes Read More
Ensuring safe working in confined spaces
October 7, 2015
Stephen Morris, Training Sales Manager with Capital Safety Training UK looks at the safety of workers in confined spaces. The Read More
HSE launches planning advice app
July 29, 2015
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a statutory consultee for planning applications around major hazard sites and pipelines and Read More
BOHS Theatre: small change can lead to better protection
June 17, 2015
Occupational exposure to hazardous substances continues to lead to significant ill-health outcomes, according to Chris Keen, principal occupational hygienist at Read More