Tag: Inspections

Metal Working Fluids and Health Surveillance

The HSE is inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids in their machining processes until March. As part of the inspection you will be required to provide evidence and information concerning what is in place for Health Surveillance for employees working with, or likely to be exposed to metal working fluids. Setting up health surveillance […]

HSE ebulletin – metalworking inspections: looking after your metalworking fluid

Issued: 21 November 2023 HSE will be inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or ‘white water’ in their machining processes until March. HSE is inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes. Inspectors are focusing on how employers ensure workers are protected from exposure to fluid or mist generated […]

HSE Inspectors will be visiting Woodworking Businesses across Great Britain

Inspectors will be visiting Woodworking Businesses across Great Britain HSE are currently inspecting woodworking businesses to ensure duty holders know the established health risks associated with woodworking, including wood dust, and have effective controls in place to keep workers safe and protect their respiratory health. The woodworking industry will be targeted as part of a […]