Exposure to hazardous substances within the workplace As a part of their continuing commitment to comply with Health and Safety Legislation, our next client instructed us to carry out an assessment of occupational exposure to hazardous substances. We travelled to Norwich to a poultry processing facility which specialised in the processing of poultry for the [...]
Suspected pesticide contamination in a vehicle
What are pesticides? Pesticides are classed as a poison and unfortunately have the potential to harm more than just the ‘pests’ at which they are targeted. Pesticides are toxic therefore exposure to them can not only cause a number of health issues but is closely linked to a range of serious illnesses and diseases in [...]
Exposure to Hazardous Substances within the workplace
Exposure to substances hazardous to health in the workplace Our next project took us to Northampton where we conducted an assessment of occupational exposure to hazardous substances in a factory. The factory of concern specialised in the manufacturing of small rubber and plastic components for the automotive and oil industry. The manufacturing site is split [...]
Conducting a damp survey in Norwich
History of high humidity and condensation A two storey town building in Norwich, has a history of high humidity and condensation in a majority of the rooms throughout the building. The building is currently occupied and operating as a dental practice. None of the members of staff had reported suffering any adverse health symptoms, however [...]
Exposure to hazardous subtances within the workplace
Hazardous substances within the workplace Our next client contacted us with concerns regarding the hazardous substances his employees were being exposed to during a typical working day. The main hazardous substances employees are exposed to are various solvents such as; methanol, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, toluene and chloroform. These chemical compounds are used in a laboratory [...]
High humidity and mould contamination
Property suffering mould contamination In today’s article we will be discussing our recent visit to Salisbury. Our client requested our attendance at his dental practice, as it has a history of high humidity and mould contamination. It was our job to make an assessment of the indoor air quality in relation to selected biological contaminants. [...]
Exposure to Hazardous substances in the workplace
Exposure to excessive noise in workplace Matlock, Derbyshire was home to our most recent project. We were contacted and asked to attend a factory which specialises in the production and the processing of calcium carbonate, calcium oxide and dihydroxide products. The factory site consist of one process hall, bagging sheds and several ancillary buildings, offices [...]
Evaluating the extent of water damage and fungal contamination
Flats suffering from water damage Busy London town was home to our next project. Two flats which were part of a large residential building had suffered minor water damage due to a leak from a water supply pipe to a toilet cistern. The incident was reported by the occupants of the flats and the damage [...]