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UK REACH vs EU REACH: What Changed After Brexit
UK REACH vs EU REACH: They are no longer the same rulebook. Since Brexit, these two chemical safety regulations have been steadily drifting apart. While day-to-day safety sheets look similar, the hidden compliance deadlines and restricted substances are changing fast. If you source from or sell to Europe, here is what you need to know about the split.
Silica Dust: What COSHH Requires When Cutting Stone
Silica dust is invisible, odourless, and one of the most dangerous substances regulated under COSHH. Following the HSE's recent issuance of Prohibition Notices to companies dry-cutting engineered stone, the enforcement on silica exposure has never been tighter. If your business cuts, grinds, or drills stone or concrete, here is a breakdown of what COSHH strictly requires to keep your workers safe and your business compliant.
How to Carry Out a COSHH Risk Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Employers
If your business uses hazardous substances, having an organized Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library is a legal requirement that keeps your team safe and compliant. While many workplaces struggle with scattered PDFs and outdated binders, a centralized SDS library ensures fast access during inspections or incidents. This article walks you through building an accurate SDS library from scratch and maintaining a digital version for free.
How to Build a Free SDS Library for Your Business
If your business uses hazardous substances, having an organized Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library is a legal requirement that keeps your team safe and compliant. While many workplaces struggle with scattered PDFs and outdated binders, a centralized SDS library ensures fast access during inspections or incidents. This article walks you through building an accurate SDS library from scratch and maintaining a digital version for free.
What is COSHH and Who Does it Apply To in the UK?
While most UK workers recognize the acronym COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) from inductions and briefings, the actual legal and practical requirements are frequently misunderstood. Managing these workplace health risks relies entirely on a critical, often overlooked foundation: maintaining accurate, up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS). An SDS is the central tool that allows a business to correctly assess risks and implement the right control measures.
Portland Cement Safety Information
Portland cement is a common construction binder. Learn how wet cement burns, chromate sensitisation and cement or silica dust affect workers, and how COSHH controls reduce exposure.
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