IR/L/SP/93/08 – Investigation into the Sampling and Analysis of Solder Fume...
An investigation was carried out to develop personal sampling methods for solder fume with the aim of obtaining both qualitative and quantitative information. Although both volatile and particular...
View ArticleAnalysis of weld-through primers
These two reports analyse ’weld-through primers’ using pyrolysis-gas chromatography mass spectrometry. The reports aim to determin the thermal degradation products generated during welding involving...
View ArticleProducts evolved during hot gas welding of fluoropolymers
This report details the findings of a research project which was performed as a collaboration between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and The Welding Institute (TWI). The project aim was to...
View ArticleVan explodes transporting acetylene gas
HSE issues a warning on transport of acetylene cylinders following an explosion in a van travelling in Wolsingham, County Durham which resulted in the death of the driver. The initial investigation...
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View ArticleThe health and safety law poster
As from 6 April 2009, HSE is publishing new versions of its approved health and safety poster and leaflet. To avoid an unnecessary burden on business, HSE has set a five year transition period. The...
View ArticleControl of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk, causing diseases including asthma, dermatitis or cancer. COSHH regulations require employers to control substances...
View ArticleCOSHH – How does it affect you in your industry?
How does Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health affect you in your industry? – From this page select your industry to view key messages and how COSHH affects you.
View ArticleMersey shipbuilding firm sentenced over welder death
A Merseyside shipbuilding firm has been fined £120,000 over the death of a welder who became trapped while driving a forklift truck.
View ArticleWelding health and safety – The three most common types of accident
Each year over 1000 work related accidents to welders are reported to the HSE, around 300 of these accidents will be classified as major injuries such as fractures and amputations. The three most...
View ArticleWest Yorkshire firm prosecuted over unacceptable working conditions
A Keighley lighting supplier has been fined for subjecting its staff to ‘appalling’ working conditions and exposing them to risks from defective electrics and welding fumes.
View ArticleOxygen use in the workplace: Fire and explosion hazards
This new leaflet provides guidance for anyone using oxygen gas cylinders in the workplace. It describes the hazards from using oxygen and the precautions to take when using oxygen equipment. If you are...
View ArticleHealth surveillance guidance for employers
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new guidelines on health surveillance, which may be needed if there is a risk that workers could be exposed to chemicals or other hazardous...
View ArticleWorkers’ lives put at risk during fishing boat repairs
A boat repair business has been prosecuted after it sent two employees to carry out work in a fishing boat’s diesel tank that could have led to an explosion and put them at risk of being overcome by...
View ArticleCD252 – Consultation on proposals for a revised Approved Code of Practice on...
This consultative document invites views on the revised Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L56 – “Safe installation and use of gas systems and appliances”. The revised ACOP and guidance has been prepared...
View ArticleMarquee company fined after welder severs finger
A Derbyshire company that designs and manufactures marquees has been fined after a welder severed a finger on an unguarded drill.
View ArticleIR/L/SP/93/08 – Investigation into the Sampling and Analysis of Solder Fume...
An investigation was carried out to develop personal sampling methods for solder fume with the aim of obtaining both qualitative and quantitative information. Although both volatile and particular...
View ArticleAnalysis of weld-through primers
These two reports analyse ’weld-through primers’ using pyrolysis-gas chromatography mass spectrometry. The reports aim to determin the thermal degradation products generated during welding involving...
View ArticleProducts evolved during hot gas welding of fluoropolymers
This report details the findings of a research project which was performed as a collaboration between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and The Welding Institute (TWI). The project aim was to...
View ArticleVan explodes transporting acetylene gas
HSE issues a warning on transport of acetylene cylinders following an explosion in a van travelling in Wolsingham, County Durham which resulted in the death of the driver. The initial investigation...
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