Monday 14 March 2011

Occupational Exposure Assessment

Using chemicals, dusts or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk, so the law requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. They have to protect both employees and others who may be exposed by complying with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) (as amended).

OCCHNET LTD

OCCHNET is a fully independent occupational health, safety and environmental consultancy, formed to meet the need for a professional, reliable and cost effective service to industry. It provides expert advice and practical assistance on chemical and physical hazards both in, and from, the workplace, and can offer a wide range of services and training courses to clients to help them meet their legislative requirements.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE MONITORING

OCCHNET LTD can undertake occupational exposure monitoring in accordance with recognised sampling methodology in order for employers to fulfill the requirements of the UK Regulations.

Occupational exposure monitoring is undertaken to determine the level of exposure within the workplace to substances hazardous to health and is compared with UK Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL’s).

Exposure monitoring enables the employer to determine the level of risk associated with the work process and to ensure that control measures are working correctly.

Occhnet will provide guidance on appropriate monitoring requirements to ensure that employers can demonstrate compliance with the COSHH regulations.

Occhnet is professionally qualified to produce a detailed survey report giving the results of sampling, the adequacy of control measures and requirements for further controls as appropriate.