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It’s essential. I would like to share with you the current and comprehensive guide on METALWORKING FLUIDS 💧 , one of the most important occupational health risks in the metal industry. MESS Türkiye Metal Sanayicileri Sendikası Beko Global #occupational, #health, #respirable, #mwf, #asthma, British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), #hygiene #işsağlığı #işyerihekimi

Did you know that OHTA was formed in 2009 as a not-for-profit organization offering an international training program and qualifications framework in IH/OH? OHTA has an impressive history, but there is still more to do. Data from Lloyd and Gallup in 2019 indicated that there are 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million work-related illnesses each year due in part to the lack of adequately trained occupational hygiene professionals. Read more about the mission and history of OHTA ➡️ https://buff.ly/3VdGVwW #OccupationalHygiene #IndustrialHygiene #OHLearning #OHTA

how is your new mandatory code of practice for a quality assurance program for a system of occupational hygiene and ventilation engineering measurements coming along 😀 🤔

Ever wondered how Industrial Hygienists play a role in Emergency Response (ER). Check out below. #IndustrialHygiene #AcuteToxicSubstances #EmergencyResponse

  "I'm speaking at IOHA 2024!   Join me at this premier event focusing on occupational hygiene and health in the workplace. Let's explore innovative strategies, share insights, and drive positive change together. I can't wait to connect with fellow experts and enthusiasts this summer in Dublin from 9th - 13th June.   Find out more about this upcoming conference at www.ioha2024.org "    

Fellow Occupational Hygienists what are you thoughts on the following relating to DEEE exposure: HSG178 'Control of diesel engine exhaust emissions in the workplace' states that there is no formal requirement for health surveillance and that employees should discuss the problem with management. I understand that this is up to interpretation and management could easily put health surveillance in place if they deem it necessary, but they could also argue that the guidance says it's not necessary. I find it strange that substances such as RCS, welding fume and isocyanates have clear suggestions in their guidance that health surveillance should be implemented, but for DEEE this is not the case, even though DEEE is a potential carcinogenic and has also been linked to asthma-like symptoms.

Occupational Safety and Health 2025 - OSH Dear All, Recently I have posted the introduction to a serie of OSH articles. In the next post I will give an index or overview of what can be expected in the next months / weeks. Hope this helps Have a great day

Hi Mary, thank you for your thought provoking article. I thoroughly agree with your overall tenet that control is more important than sampling (those who have had the misfortune to hear me preach will understand). However, in my couple of years’ experience there are far more effective and cost efficient ways (I believe we also have a moral duty in this respect) of achieving improved controls.   Firstly you gave a very good example of a client ringing you with limited knowledge. The person you are speaking to is obviously resistant to anything except sampling (not unusual).  Dead horse flogging comes to mind and you will probably lose that client to a cheap pump jockey. You mention a pre-site visit. Unless this is a major project I think this is not necessary. Would the cost of a pre-site visit be added to the client’s bill, which might be better spent on LEV?  oops ..exceeded max character limit ..more to follow

Successfully completed the BOHS (British Occupational Hygiene Society) certification in W505 - Control of Hazardous Substances. #Environment #Industrialhygienist #Safetytraining #Safetyprofessional #HealthSafety #Industrialhygiene #BOHS #OHTA #Occupationalhealth #Occupationalsafetyandhealth #CIH #CSP

See YouTube link to watch the launch of an Occupational Hygiene Laboratory by the Department of Employment and Labour. With collaboration and commitment from all stakeholders, the Occupational Hygiene Laboratory has the potential to make meaningful strides in preventing workplace injuries and promoting a safer work environment for all. #SafetyFirst #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety #Innovation #SafetyCulture #HealthAndSafety #LaboratoryLaunch #occupationalhygiene #SHEQ #noticeme #Departmentofemploymentandlabour