On the face of it, often warehousing environments seem like relatively quiet places to work. We've seen countless workplace noise...

Often found in Quartz, Respirable Crystalline Silica is among one of the most toxic non-fibrous mineral dusts known to us. Inhalation of...

here is a proven relationship between exposure to solvents and hearing loss. Exposures to organic compounds such as Styrene, Toluene and...

Research suggests that workplace exposures account for one in ten cases of new or current asthma cases in adults. Workers exposed to a...

Pneumoconiosis is the term which refers to a number of chronic occupational lung diseases. This condition occurs by the inhalation of...

Operating equipment which emits vibration can lead to conditions relating to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). HAVS is a collective...

Personal exposure to hazardous substances can be measured using two methods. Workplace air monitoring, and biological monitoring....

Exposure to solder fumes can cause occupational asthma. The likelihood of becoming sensitised to solder flux fumes can be high if...

Precision engineering often involves intricate and precise metalworking processes which are carried out using specialist lathes, milling...

Asbestos fibres are capable of causing serious conditions such as fibrosis of the lungs and lung / pleura cancer. Over time, further...

Dermatitis is a common skin condition that is caused by direct contact with a substance that will either irritate the area of contact or...

In the automotive repair and refinishing industries, its no surprise that over the years there have been thousands of cases of...

Understanding what comprehends suitable and sufficient COSHH Risk Assessment and how Occupational Hygienists evaluate the foreseeable...

Occupational exposure to isocyanates can cause serious occupational diseases which lead to long-lasting, life-changing health problems. ...

As a company who specialises in managing COSHH for our customers, Workplace Scientifics are continuously releasing insightful and useful...

In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently focusing on businesses that undertake welding within their workplaces....

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...

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.

Are you employing more staff to help cope with demand during these trying times? Here's some things you may want to consider. The...

Introduction Sales of respirators and surgical masks have increased in the UK over previous days. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has...