What is Face Fit Testing and Why Do You Need It?

What is Face Fit Testing and Why Do You Need It?

What is face fit testing? Face Fit Testing is a method for checking that a respirator facepiece provides an adequate seal to an individual’s facial features. The test ensures that potentially harmful substances such as dusts, fumes or mists won’t enter the seal of the...
What are substances hazardous to health?

What are substances hazardous to health?

COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, and it is the law that requires employers to control substances that are potentially harmful to health. What are substances hazardous to health and what are the dangers associated with them? What does...
How to carry out a COSHH assessment

How to carry out a COSHH assessment

COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, and it is the law that requires employers to control substances that are potentially hazardous to health. This includes completing a COSHH assessment to identify harmful substances in your...
What is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome?

What is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome?

Repeated and frequent exposure to vibrating tools can cause serious disability in your hands, affecting your ability to work and perform everyday tasks. What is hand-arm vibration syndrome and what should employers do to reduce the risks? What is Hand-arm Vibration...