Taking chemicals to the limit

Article Abstract:

Cost benefit assessments (CBAs) have been compulsorily undertaken in the UK since 1982 for all new or revised plans for health and safety regulations and Approved Codes of Practice. Most recently, two CBAs have been included in a Consultative Document (CD) which puts forwards recommended changes to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 (COSHH). This document includes plans for 18 Maximum Exposure Limits (MELs). Using CBA indicates that there are both quantifiable and non-quantifiable benefits associated with introducing MELs.

Analysis, Cost benefit analysis

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Safety check-up

Article Abstract:

A set of easy to use guidebooks has been issued by the European Commission to help small business run sufficient risk assessments without having to incur extra expense by employing a professional. The guidebooks cover a range of topics, varying from safety measures taken in retail, catering and transport. Small businesses are instructed to carry out risk assessments using flowcharts which makes it easy to use.

Planning, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, European Union. European Commission

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Poor risk perception of dangerous chemicals in small firms

Article Abstract:

The Health and Safety Executive finds that employees of small firms that employ chemicals were unaware of the chemicals' high risk. Only 8% were aware. Steps to improve awareness include educating managers and using widely known words in warnings.

United Kingdom

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