Using damaged abrasive wheels accounts for a large proportion of wheel breakages when using cutting and grinding equipment. The sudden and catastrophic breakage of an abrasive wheel can lead to serious life changing injuries and in some cases even death, also these breakages can cause significant...
Correct RPE selection is vital to ensure the health & safety of your employees. This week on site whilst conducting a non licensed asbestos training course I was presented with reusable half face masks fitted with ABEK gas/vapour filters by the trainees and informed that this...
Found in buildings across the country, asbestos has many useful building properties including its resistance to fire and its affordability. However, it can also be very damaging to the health of workers. It is only recently that we have become fully aware of the health problems...
Many UK workers face daily exposure to potentially dangerous substances, which can cause harm through contact, inhalation or consumption. In order to protect them from serious health conditions, we need to be able to control their exposure through firstly implementing suitable control measures and then...
“Work at Height incidents are responsible for approximately half of all workplace deaths and the largest number of serious injuries. Work at Height must be managed effectively and those who breach HSE enforcement notices are likely to be prosecuted.” (David Norton, HSE Inspector) Working at height involves...
Face Fit Testing and beards? Whether they’re worn for religious reasons, a medical condition or to keep up with the latest style, many people choose to grow beards. However, this type of facial hair can pose a problem for those working in jobs that require...
What is RPE? RPE stands for respiratory protective equipment. It is worn by those working in potentially toxic environments and offers a last level of protection between the employee and harmful contaminants in the air. It is essential that the right kinds of respirators are chosen...
A Face Fit Test refers to the process of checking respiratory protective equipment to see if it offers adequate levels of protection to the wearer. There are two types of face fit testing, qualitative (taste test) and quantitative (particle counting). If you work in an industry where...
Asbestos used to have many purposes. Its fire retardant properties made it very popular within the construction industry, and its affordability, chemical resistance and versatility meant it was used in over 3000 different products and materials. Since it was labelled as a carcinogen, the damaging effects...
