Insights

Our team is made up of dedicated experts with extensive experience in stack emissions testing and occupational hygiene. Here, you’ll find insights from our professionals as they share their knowledge on workplace safety, environmental compliance, and the challenges shaping our industry. Explore articles written by those at the forefront of our work, providing firsthand perspectives and practical expertise on these critical topics.

Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL): COSHH Regulations explained

24th July 2024

What are Workplace Exposure Limits? Learn about COSHH, WELs, LTEL/STEL, and how air sampling ensures compliance. Key insights for safer workplaces and effective risk assessments.

Susan Lett Occupational Hygiene Director

Whole Body Vibration at work: What you need to know

29th April 2024

What is Whole-Body Vibration? Learn about its effects, legal limits, employer duties, and control measures to reduce workplace risks and prevent health issues like back pain and MSDs.

Mark Holmes Senior Occupational Hygienist

Isocyanate exposure in the workplace

26th April 2024

Our experts explain how to monitor and control workplace isocyanate exposure to meet COSHH regulations, protect health, and ensure compliance.

Mark Holmes Senior Occupational Hygienist

Hand-arm Vibration: What you need to know

19th April 2024

Learn about HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome), its symptoms, prevention, and workplace regulations. Discover how to assess and control vibration risks to protect employees.

Mark Holmes Senior Occupational Hygienist

NOx Emissions: A Pollutant Focus

7th April 2024

Learn about NOx, their formation, environmental impact, health risks, and UK regulations. Discover the importance of NOx monitoring and how accredited services help industries manage emissions.

Barry Grant Commercial Director

New monitoring requirements for brominated flame retardants

29th March 2024

Discover the key updates on BFR regulations, monitoring requirements, and their impact on waste incineration, recycling, and environmental health.

Barry Grant Commercial Director

Respirable crystalline silica dust – the next asbestos

8th March 2023

Learn about the risks of respirable crystalline silica, its health impacts, and essential steps to monitor and reduce workplace exposure in this expert overview.

Susan Lett Occupational Hygiene Director

What are electromagnetic fields?

3rd November 2022

Learn about workplace EMF risks, employer duties, and legal limits under the 2016 regulations to protect workers, including those with medical implants, from potential health effects.

Susan Lett Occupational Hygiene Director

Mercury Monitoring Protocol and Best Available Technique

28th July 2022

Discover BAT rules for industry, new mercury monitoring requirements, and compliance deadlines under WI BAT Conclusions, including testing and CEMS for hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Barry Grant Commercial Director

COSHH Essentials: General Guidance G409 ‘Exposure Measurement: Air Sampling’

21st February 2022

What is Workplace Air Monitoring? Learn about updated HSE guidance on measuring airborne substances, demonstrating control, and workplace exposure limits.

Elliot Baker UK Occupational Hygiene Operations Manager (North)

Hexavalent Chromium/Chromium (VI) and REACH

20th December 2021

What is Hexavalent Chromium? Understand industrial uses, health and environmental risks, REACH regulations, and monitoring requirements to control workplace exposure and comply with safety standards.

Susan Lett Occupational Hygiene Director

Understand the Medium Combustion Plant Directive

22nd July 2021

Does the MCPD Apply to You? The Medium Combustion Plant Directive expands environmental permit rules. Find out if your plant needs a permit and how to stay compliant to avoid regulatory penalties.

Barry Grant Commercial Director