HSE inspections focussed on manufacturing sector

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have started targeting the manufacturing sector in an effort to ensure employers have suitable arrangements in place to manage health and safety and ensure they comply with the COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002).

Inspections will be carried out to ensure Local Exhaust Ventilation, Water Suppressors and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is in good working order. If any health and safety breaches are discovered, the HSE will take necessary actions to make sure workers' health is protected.

Machinery such as Local Exhaust Ventilation are hugely important for businesses where workers use materials such as silica. Prolonged exposure to airborne particles of silica can lead to life changing conditions and even lung cancer. Personal protective equipment is just one of the measures required to protect the respiratory health of workers. Ensuring that ventilation and other air cleaning equipment is working effectively and efficiently should be high on any employers radar.

Regular inspections as part of a preventative maintenance will reduce maintenance costs and improve workplace safety. By implementing regular equipment inspections the chance of spotting faults early are greatly increased ensuring the company can take action before it deteriorates further, becomes ineffective or stops working completely.

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Now that we've discussed just how simple and affordable TakeAIM is, there's absolutely no reason for us to see your company or business highlighted on the HSE press release for equipment failure or fault.

For more information on this story and others visit the HSE website.