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In safe hands
Chris Packham | Features | HSW | 11.01.2008
Much has been written about latex allergy, often referring to the epidemic that occurred from wearing natural rubber latex gloves. Unfortunately, some of what has been published doesn't correspond with the scientific evidence. Chris Packham looks at whether natural latex gloves really represent a health hazard.
Gas monitors: going prepared
Sarah Ursulan | Features | HSW | 16.10.2007
Where the potential for hazardous atmospheres is enough for you to supply monitors, you need to provide workers with training on how to use them. Providing a worker with a gas detector and showing them the area in which they will work is not a recipe for success. Sarah Ursulan explains why you need to give them thorough training.
Supervising toxic matter
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 15.09.2007
In the latest of his articles for students of the NEBOSH National Diploma, Lawrence Bamber considers monitoring strategies for hazardous substances. He explains what monitoring means, when it is necessary and the strategies and procedures which should be followed.
If the mask fits
Helen Collins | Features | HSW | 09.08.2007
Helen Collins takes a deep breath and explains the ins and outs of face fit testing for RPE
Biological agents
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 02.05.2007
Following the recent case in Barrow, Cumbria, which was the culmination of an outbreak of Legionella bacteria at the town's main theatre and arts venue that caused the deaths of seven people from legionnaire's disease, there has been an upsurge of interest in all things biological. Lawrence Bamber examines biological agents in the latest of his articles for students of the NEBOSH National Diploma.
Minimising spillage and leaks
Richard Proctor | Features | HSW | 01.11.2006
Eliminating spills from the workplace would involve eliminating carelessness, lapses of attention, even sheer bloody-mindedness, from human behaviour - but even then there would still be simple bad luck. Richard Proctor of Darcy Products shows how to prepare for workplace leaks and spillages.
Occupational asthma
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 01.11.2006
The UK has one of the highest rates of occupational asthma in the world, and it is still rising. Around a million people with existing asthma symptoms find that their working environment irritates their breathing system and makes the condition worse. Lawrence Bamber looks at occupational asthma, respiratory sensitisers and COSHH.
Regulations require checks for ill health in staff
Lucie Ponting | Features | HSW | 01.10.2006
Regulations increasingly require businesses to check staff for signs of ill health. Lucie Ponting reports how surveillance to find the early signs of work-related ill health range from simple self-assessment, through to checks by occupational health professionals.
REACH chemicals Regulation
Paul Reeve | Features | HSW | 01.05.2006
As the smoke begins to clear around the new EU chemicals regime, Paul Reeve looks at how it will fit with COSHH and other UK regulations.
Hazardous substances revisited
Robin Howie | Features | HSW | 01.11.2005
HSE has published 3 guidance documents on controlling hazardous substances and occupational hygienist Robin Howie finds flaws in their control approach
Monitoring under COSHH
Peter Ellis | Features | HSW | 01.11.2005
Peter Ellis investigates the difficulties with monitoring for substances under the new Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Regulations in smaller organisations
Preventing skin disease
Carol Davis | Features | HSW | 01.09.2005
Skin disease affects people in nearly all British industries causing suffering and financial loss. Carol Davis reports on the team approach to preventing work-related dermatitis
Preventing work-related skin disease
Bob Rajan | Features | HSW | 01.09.2005
HSE's Bob Rajan and Nick Vaughan put a safe distance between us and chemicals to prevent work-related skin disease.
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