Safety First News – Safety First Group

21 Oct

Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Compliance Solutions

Planning Winter Maintenance? When Air Sampling May Be Needed for Temporary Tasks

October 20, 2026
Posted by Safety First
employee safety, Hand Arm Vibration, HAV Exposure, HAV Testing, HAVS, Occupational Hygiene, Vibration Monitoring

A winter shutdown can bring welding, cutting and intensive cleaning into parts of a site where those activities seldom...

20 Oct

compliance, Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

How Often Should a DSEAR Assessment Be Reviewed?

October 20, 2026
Posted by Safety First
employee safety, Hand Arm Vibration, HAV Exposure, HAV Testing, HAVS, Occupational Hygiene, Vibration Monitoring

An assessment completed several years ago may have been suitable at the time, but conditions on site...

14 Oct

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, SF Compliance Solutions

When Should a Fire Risk Assessment Be Reviewed?

October 20, 2026
Posted by Safety First
employee safety, Hand Arm Vibration, HAV Exposure, HAV Testing, HAVS, Occupational Hygiene, Vibration Monitoring

A fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly and whenever changes to the premises, the people using them or...

12 Oct

Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Compliance Solutions

Turning This Year’s Monitoring Results into Your Occupational Hygiene Plan

October 20, 2026
Posted by Safety First
employee safety, Hand Arm Vibration, HAV Exposure, HAV Testing, HAVS, Occupational Hygiene, Vibration Monitoring

This year’s monitoring reports describe employees’ exposure to dust, fumes, noise and vibration under the conditions assessed. The next...

10 Oct

compliance, Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

Autumn Maintenance Plans: Where a DSEAR Risk Assessment Should Fit

October 20, 2026
Posted by Safety First
employee safety, Hand Arm Vibration, HAV Exposure, HAV Testing, HAVS, Occupational Hygiene, Vibration Monitoring

Autumn maintenance can change fire and explosion risks at sites that handle dangerous substances. Opening equipment, carrying...

07 Oct

compliance, Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions, Uncategorized

Which DSEAR Regulations Priorities Should You Review Before Year End?

October 20, 2026
Posted by Safety First
employee safety, Hand Arm Vibration, HAV Exposure, HAV Testing, HAVS, Occupational Hygiene, Vibration Monitoring

Before finalising 2027 plans, check that your DSEAR risk assessment reflects the dangerous substances on site and how people...

04 Oct

Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

Planning Site Changes? Where a DSEAR Assessment Fits into the Process

October 20, 2026
Posted by Safety First
employee safety, Hearing Protection, Noise Assessments, Noise Monitoring, Occupational Hygiene, workplace noise assessment, Workplace safety

Installing new production equipment, relocating chemical storage or changing a factory layout can affect fire and explosion risks. During...

23 Sep

SF Compliance Solutions, Vibration monitoring

Hand Arm Vibration Testing After a Busy Maintenance Period: Have Exposure Levels Changed?

September 25, 2026
Posted by Safety First
employee safety, Hand Arm Vibration, HAV Exposure, HAV Testing, HAVS, Occupational Hygiene, Vibration Monitoring

A busy maintenance period can change hand-arm vibration exposure even when teams return to familiar jobs. Maintenance...

16 Sep

Noise Monitoring, SF Compliance Solutions

Is Hearing Protection Enough? What a Noise Assessment Can Reveal About Your Controls

September 25, 2026
Posted by Safety First
employee safety, Hearing Protection, Noise Assessments, Noise Monitoring, Occupational Hygiene, workplace noise assessment, Workplace safety

Hearing protection can reduce the noise that reaches an employee’s ear, but employers should not rely on...

09 Sep

Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Compliance Solutions

How Often Should Local Extract Ventilation Be Tested?

September 25, 2026
Posted by Safety First
COSHH, employee safety, LEV Inspection, LEV Testing, Local Exhaust Ventilation, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

Local extract ventilation, more commonly referred to as Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), captures airborne contaminants close to...

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