Occupational Hygiene
Occupational hygiene describes the prevention of ill-health in
the workplace by managing health risks, for example by controlling
worker exposure to harmful substances. Such exposure, both short
and long-term, can cause a range of illnesses from allergic
reactions, skin or breathing problems, to cancers.
We offer scientific services to help you understand the risks
present and solve complex ill-health problems in all workplaces. We
specialise in the difficult, hard-to-solve occupational hygiene
problems in industries such as food processing, chemicals,
manufacturing, transport and waste management.
We have occupational hygiene experts based around the UK, who
can be available at short notice to measure and assess exposures in
your workplace. Combined with the world-class expertise available
in our specialist teams in Buxton, we can provide an in-depth,
holistic approach to your occupational hygiene problems. We
have expert teams in:
This allows us to analyse and assess a wide range of
harmful exposures, from bacteria, viruses and fungi to allergens
and toxins. Further details can be found on our Analytical
Services pages.
Our experts are internationally recognised in their fields and
have decades of experience of working with HSE and a wide range of
companies to prevent ill-health caused by the working environment.
This can provide you with practical, tailored solutions to
minimise or remove your workplace exposure risks.
We also offer training in a variety of
areas to help you control worker exposures.
Contact us
To discuss issues around occupational hygiene or any of the
areas above, please contact:
Helen Chambers +44 (0)203 028 1983
helen.chambers@hse.gov.uk
Chris Keen +44 (0)203 028 1900 chris.keen@hse.gov.uk
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