The HSE inspectors are now visiting motor vehicle repair businesses to inspect the protection measures that have been put in place for isocyanate exposure.
The goal of these inspections is to ensure that controls, procedures, and monitoring systems are functioning effectively to protect workers from the leading cause of occupational asthma in the UK.
Isocyanates are chemicals that help harden paints, coatings, lacquers, and finishes. Unfortunately, every year, some vehicle paint sprayers end up contracting this serious illness, forcing them to leave their profession.
For more information on how you can protect and monitor staff, please visit the HSE Isocyanates awareness page.
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The HSE has started looking into PSSR and LOLER.
The Treasury announced that this will be a government initiative under the Regulatory Action Programme (RAP) to reform the UK’s regulatory landscape in support of economic growth and innovation.
The purpose is to:
- Examine the rules to identify any sections that may result in unnecessary paperwork or costs without significantly enhancing safety.
- Identify areas where the regulations may be outdated or do not align with current industry practices.
- Explore opportunities to make the regulations clearer and more effective.
Understanding this information is key to ensuring that regulations stay relevant and adaptable in the face of new and emerging technologies.
For more information on this, please visit the GOV.UK website.
