Noise In Warehouse Environments
On the face of it, often warehousing environments seem like relatively quiet places to work. We've seen countless workplace noise...
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Occupational Hygiene
- Oct 9, 2020
- 4 min
Respirable Crystalline Silica and Silica Related Diseases
Often found in Quartz, Respirable Crystalline Silica is among one of the most toxic non-fibrous mineral dusts known to us. Inhalation of...
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Occupational Hygiene
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Ototoxicity of Aromatic Hydrocarbons - Creating an Awareness Around Sensorineural Hearing Loss
here is a proven relationship between exposure to solvents and hearing loss. Exposures to organic compounds such as Styrene, Toluene and...
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Occupational Hygiene
- Jun 24, 2020
- 3 min
Asthmagens in the Food Processing Industry and Bakeries
Research suggests that workplace exposures account for one in ten cases of new or current asthma cases in adults. Workers exposed to a...
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Occupational Hygiene
- Jun 24, 2020
- 4 min
Explaining Pneumoconiosis
Pneumoconiosis is the term which refers to a number of chronic occupational lung diseases. This condition occurs by the inhalation of...
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Occupational Hygiene
- Jun 23, 2020
- 4 min
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome - Analysing the Subsequent Effects From Exposure
Operating equipment which emits vibration can lead to conditions relating to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). HAVS is a collective...
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Occupational Hygiene
- May 17, 2020
- 3 min
Fundamentals of Biological Monitoring
Personal exposure to hazardous substances can be measured using two methods. Workplace air monitoring, and biological monitoring....
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Occupational Hygiene
- May 15, 2020
- 3 min
Soldering: Occupational Exposure to Process Fumes
Exposure to solder fumes can cause occupational asthma. The likelihood of becoming sensitised to solder flux fumes can be high if...
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Occupational Hygiene
- May 15, 2020
- 4 min
Metalworking Fluids - Asthma and Dermatitis
Precision engineering often involves intricate and precise metalworking processes which are carried out using specialist lathes, milling...
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Occupational Hygiene
- May 14, 2020
- 4 min
Machine Made Mineral Fibres (MMMF) & Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF): Assessment & Measurement
Asbestos fibres are capable of causing serious conditions such as fibrosis of the lungs and lung / pleura cancer. Over time, further...
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Occupational Hygiene
- May 12, 2020
- 5 min
Controlling Dermatitis in The Workplace
Dermatitis is a common skin condition that is caused by direct contact with a substance that will either irritate the area of contact or...
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Occupational Hygiene
- May 1, 2020
- 4 min
Isocyanates in 2-Pack Paints and Specialist Coatings
In the automotive repair and refinishing industries, its no surprise that over the years there have been thousands of cases of...
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Occupational Hygiene
- May 1, 2020
- 6 min
Fundamentals of Welding Fume COSHH Risk Assessment
Understanding what comprehends suitable and sufficient COSHH Risk Assessment and how Occupational Hygienists evaluate the foreseeable...
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Occupational Hygiene
- Apr 29, 2020
- 3 min
An introduction to Isocyanates - Providing an Overview
Occupational exposure to isocyanates can cause serious occupational diseases which lead to long-lasting, life-changing health problems. ...
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Occupational Hygiene
- Apr 28, 2020
- 3 min
COSHH - How Measuring Exposures Can Support a Statutory Inspection and Test of LEV
As a company who specialises in managing COSHH for our customers, Workplace Scientifics are continuously releasing insightful and useful...
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Occupational Hygiene
- Apr 28, 2020
- 7 min
Explaining the Common Health Effects of Welding Fume.
In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently focusing on businesses that undertake welding within their workplaces....
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Occupational Hygiene
- Apr 27, 2020
- 3 min
Basics of Welding Explained
Manufacturing is a key part of the UK's economy and contributed 11% of GVA back in 2019. The industry employs over 2.7 million people in...
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Occupational Hygiene
- Apr 10, 2020
- 6 min
Boosts to Manufacturing in Key Industries Can Lead to Shortfalls in COSHH Compliance.
Now more than ever, your workforce needs you to step up and keep investing in their health, safety and wellbeing. Let's find out how.
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Occupational Hygiene
- Mar 28, 2020
- 4 min
Things to Consider When Bringing on a New Employee
Are you employing more staff to help cope with demand during these trying times? Here's some things you may want to consider. The...
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Occupational Hygiene
- Mar 20, 2020
- 7 min
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Considerations When Selecting Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
Introduction Sales of respirators and surgical masks have increased in the UK over previous days. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has...
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