Occupational Hygiene – Safety First Group

26 Nov

A Guide to COSHH Assessments, the Law, and Staying Compliant

December 18, 2025
Posted by Safety First
compliance, DSEAR, Employee Health, Health & Safety Consultancy, Health and Safety, Legionella Control, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace, Workplace safety

Hazardous substances appear in far more workplaces than many people expect. Cleaning products and inks, for instance,...

19 Nov

Occupational Exposure

The Crucial Role of DSEAR Training in Protecting Your Workforce

December 18, 2025
Posted by Safety First
compliance, DSEAR, Employee Health, employee safety, Health & Safety Consultancy, Health and Safety, Legionella Control, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

Workers can face serious consequences when controls fail around dangerous substances. Vapours or dust clouds can ignite...

12 Nov

SF Compliance Solutions

How Often You Need to Review Your DSEAR Assessment

December 18, 2025
Posted by Safety First
compliance, Employee Health, employee safety, Health & Safety Consultancy, Health and Safety, Legionella Control, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace, Workplace safety

Hazardous substances used in production or maintenance work can create significant risks. Product ranges change and contractors...

05 Nov

Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

A Practical Employer Guide to Meeting DSEAR Regulations

December 18, 2025
Posted by Safety First
compliance, Employee Health, employee safety, Health & Safety Consultancy, Health and Safety, Legionella Control, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace, Workplace safety

Employers who handle flammable liquids and gases, or combustible dusts, already know that fire and explosion risks...

02 Jan

Health and Safety, Legionella, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene

How to Safeguard Your Business Against Legionella Outbreaks

January 2, 2025
Posted by Safety First
Air Quality, exposure monitoring, Health and Safety, legionella, Legionella Control, legionella monitoring, Occupational Hygiene, Risk assessment, Workplace Exposure, Workplace Risk Assessment, Workplace safety

Legionella bacteria may not dominate headlines, but the risk it poses to businesses – and human health – is...

15 Dec

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment

Why Occupational Exposure Monitoring Matters in Hazardous Environments

December 23, 2024
Posted by Safety First
exposure monitoring, Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Risk assessment, Workplace Exposure, Workplace Risk Assessment, Workplace safety

Why Occupational Exposure Monitoring Matters in Hazardous Environments In today’s industrial landscape, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees is...

22 Nov

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

Preparing Your Business For Winter

November 22, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health and Safety, legionella, legionella assessment, Occupational Hygiene, Risk assessment, Winter, Winter safety, Workplace Risk Assessment, Workplace safety

Winter poses unique challenges for businesses, requiring proactive health and safety measures to ensure operational continuity. From icy pathways...

05 Nov

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

Housing Group Fined £900,000 for Legionella Failures

November 5, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health and Safety, legionella, legionella assessment, Occupational Hygiene, Silica Exposure, silicosis, Workplace safety

Sanctuary Housing, a major UK housing provider, recently faced a £900,000 fine after failing to manage legionella outbreak risks...

24 Oct

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

Get Ahead of DSEAR Compliance Before It’s Too Late

October 24, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health and Safety, legionella, Occupational Hygiene, Silica Exposure, silicosis, silicosis exposure, Workplace safety

Is your business prepared for DSEAR compliance? The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) are not just...

07 Oct

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

Legionella Discovered for Second Time at Police Scotland College

October 7, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health and Safety, legionella, Occupational Hygiene, Silica Exposure, silicosis, silicosis exposure, Workplace safety

The discovery of Legionella bacteria at Police Scotland’s training college has brought attention to the health risks posed by...

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