New regulations which affect the use and storage of petroleum come into force on 1 October 2014. Are you likely to be affected and what might you need to do to become compliant?
Published 26.09.2014
In case of fire on your premises it’s crucial that the Fire and Rescue Service is made aware of any dangerous or hazardous materials present. What does the law say about this and how can our new
document help you to comply?
Published 06.12.2012
An MOT centre has been sentenced after an oil drum it supplied exploded, killing an agricultural engineer. What caused the accident and what duties had the garage failed to meet?
Published 26.05.2021
You’ve been completing assessments on chemicals you wish to use and have noticed that on the safety data sheets the “flash point” is included. What does this mean and what should you be doing with
this information?
Published 10.05.2011
A paint manufacturing company has been criticised for paying insufficient attention to the risks from flammable substances. Its mistakes resulted in serious burn injuries to a worker. What happened
and why?
Published 05.10.2017
A court has heard how a child sustained chemical burns to her leg while sitting in a puddle at the side of a swimming pool. How did this happen and what should have been done to prevent it?
Published 07.11.2019
A chemical company has been fined following burns to a worker’s hand that resulted from the ignition of flammable vapours. How did this happen and what lessons can be learnt to prevent a similar
injury occurring at your organisation?
Published 19.05.2022
Machining workshops use fluids to cool and lubricate metal when it’s being machined, drilled, milled, etc. But what’s good for the work process is not so healthy for the lungs and skin. What’s the
concern and how should you respond?
Published 30.03.2020
The latest revision to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations has just begun to come into force. What are some of the most important changes which you should know about?
Published 14.03.2005
Some cleaning chemicals are supplied in concentrated form which your staff dilute as the manufacturer recommends. Are there any safety issues associated with this approach and, if so, what are they?
Published 05.09.2011