The United Kingdom Lubricants Association has published a guidance document to help employers prepare, maintain and dispose of metalworking fluids safely. What does it say and how will it help your
business?
Published 18.01.2021
The HSE has made occupational health a top priority and one key area of focus is the management of welding fume. If your staff carry out welding what do you need to know?
Published 04.03.2021
The HSE’s board has been considering the organisation’s business plan for the current year. What will the regulator be spending its time on, and which sectors should be ready for inspection
programmes?
Published 03.06.2020
The health implications of working with metal working fluids were highlighted when 101 Powertrain workers became ill. What happened and what can you learn from this incident?
Published 23.10.2006
The HSE has issued simplified guidance on the subject of rosin-based solder flux fume. If your staff are involved in soldering work does this apply to you, and if so what’s required?
Published 29.10.2015
The HSE has raised certain standards without introducing new or amended legislation. What’s happening and how can you keep up?
Published 14.02.2019
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
A new job requires a small amount of welding. In the past you’ve contracted this out, but now you want to do it in-house. However, you’ve heard that you need a full forced extraction system for the
fumes. Is this really the case?
Published 03.12.2007
The HSE has updated its guidance on contact dermatitis and urticaria. Might this apply to your business and, if so, what do you need to do?
Published 15.04.2016