Health & Safety Executive Inspections
"Great work by Shaun and the team who take care of all our workplace needs with LEV Testing and compliance with oil mist extraction equipment so that we have complete peace of mind."
HSE inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes.
HSE inspectors are now visiting workplaces to check on how employers are ensuring workers are protected from exposure to fluid or mist generated by Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery
- Not having local exhaust ventilation
- Not completing regular fluid quality checks
- Failing to provide regular health checks for lung and skin conditions
Exposure to metalworking fluids can cause damage to lungs and unprotected skin ( hands, forearm and face in particular) through direct contact or inhalation. Inhalation of mist generated by the machinery can cause the development of lung diseases - including occupational asthma and occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis) Control measures to reduce exposure are required.
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Oil Mist Extraction in the UK
Important Announcement
Exciting News!
Fairclough, a prominent player in the industrial equipment supply sector, is delighted to announce its continuing and extended partnership with SEI as a UK supplier of SEI Oil Mist Extraction Systems. This strategic collaboration brings together Fairclough's expertise in providing top-notch industrial solutions and SEI's cutting-edge technology in oil mist extraction.
With this new alliance, businesses across the United Kingdom can now access state-of-the-art SEI Oil Mist Extraction Systems through Fairclough, ensuring a safer and healthier workplace. SEI's commitment to innovation and dedication to delivering quality solutions make this partnership a significant milestone for industries seeking reliable and efficient oil mist extraction equipment.
Fairclough looks forward to bringing SEI's advanced technology to its clients, revolutionising industrial air quality management across the UK.