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Pharmaceutical Company prosecuted over CoHSH breach

Swindon pharmaceutical company Catalent Pharma Solutions has been prosecuted after at least 10 employees developed allergic contact dermatitis after working with Olanzapine. Olanzapine is an active ingredient in one of the most commonly prescribed antipsychotic drugs. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Catalent U.K Swindon Zydis Limited (trading as Catalent Pharma Solutions) more than... (posted by Dale 1 year 128 days ago.)

What You Should Know about CoSHH and BBVs

If you are an employer or employee or safety representative and you are involved in work where exposure to blood or other body fluids may occur, this article is of particular relevance to you. BBVs are carried in a person's blood and can cause severe disease in some but not in others. The virus can spread to another person regardless as to whether the carrier is ill or not. BBVs of main concern are... (posted by Dale 1 year 252 days ago.)

CoSHH - A Risk Assessment Checklist for those using Chemical Substances

In order to protect the health and safety of employees it is important to carry out a CoSHH risk assessment. This will reduce the possibility of workers health being adversely affected when using hazardous substances. CoSHH is the law. The following is a checklist to identify if a hazard exists in your place of work: - Are hazardous chemical substances used in the work place?... (posted by Dale 2 years 16 days ago.)

Using Task Based CoSHH Risk Assessments within a Cleaning Company

CoSHH law stipulates that employers must control exposure to chemicals and other hazardous substances in the workplace. Not to do so, would put their workers health at risk. An employer should identify the various tasks within the workplace and then conduct a risk assessment for each task. This article will look at an office cleaning company and will highlight some of the dangers... (posted by Dale 2 years 32 days ago.)

CoSHH Legislation and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Eye and Face Protection

Employers have a duty to provide the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work in line with CoSHH procedures. PPE is defined according to HSE Regulations as 'all equipment which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which protects him against one or more risks to health or safety' for example, eye protection, gloves, safety helmets, high... (posted by Dale 2 years 53 days ago.)

CoSHH Guidelines - How to use Cleaning Products Safely

As most of use cleaning products on a regular basis as part of out daily lives, it can often be the case that we forget just how hazardous the chemicals in these products can be. It is imperative then that we use them safely, as if we don't accidents can readily occur. Most products used for cleaning are labelled "corrosive". A corrosive substance is one that can destroy the texture or substance of... (posted by Dale 2 years 86 days ago.)