Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk, causing diseases including
Category: Asthma
Asthma risk in British bakeries
Friday, May 8, 2009
Thousands of British bakers could be at risk of developing a debilitating respiratory condition unless they take sensible
Bakers – time to clear the air!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
This pocket card gives advice and guidance on how flour dust can cause asthma and what the symptoms are, as well as
World Asthma Day
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
World Asthma Day takes place on May 5th it is an annual event organized to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.
Statement of evidence: Respiratory hazards of poultry dust
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Poultry dust can harm the respiratory system (nose, throat, airways and lungs) and workers may experience a range of symptoms including sore throat, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, bronchitis and even occupational asthma.
Controlling exposure to poultry dust
Thursday, April 2, 2009
People working in poultry houses inhale many different airborne particles which collectively are referred to as poultry dust.
Cleaning industry newsletter
Monday, March 9, 2009
The Spring 2009 edition is now available of the Cleaning Industry Liaison Forum newsletter. Issue 4 covers, the Shattered lives 2009 campaign,
Using Filtering facepieces A2 poster
Monday, March 2, 2009
An A2 size durable colour poster which is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and is 100% biodegradable.
Is poultry dust making you ill?
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Pocket card for workers in the poultry farming industry, providing simple breathing protection advice for employees.
Controlling isocyanate exposure in spray booths and spray rooms
Thursday, December 18, 2008
This guidance is aimed at owners and managers of bodyshops and will be of use to employees (particularly paint sprayers) as well as suppliers.
Controlling isocyanate exposure in MVR - biological monitoring
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Exposure to isocyanates contained in vehicle spray paints has been the biggest cause of occupational asthma in the UK
Control of flour dust in in-store bakeries
Monday, August 18, 2008
Local Authority Circular: Benchmark control of dust from flour and flour improvers in in-store
Sweeping advice: don’t use a broom
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Sandra Caldwell, HSE’s Deputy Chief Executive , responds to Daily Telegraph article: “Sweeping advice:
LEV calculator
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A selection of LEV (local exhaust ventilation) calculators to help designer/supplies of LEV to work out conversions,
HSG 258: Controlling airborne contaminants at work
Thursday, June 5, 2008
This book provides guidance on the supply of new Local Exhaust Equipment (LEV). It describes the principles and good
Promoting physical activity in the workplace
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance for employers and professionals
Protect your lungs when using cut-off saws
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Time to clear the air! HSE and the Highways Agency have produced this leaflet which
Local exhaust ventilation website launched
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
A new website has been launched to complement HSE guidance on how to apply and use
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