EU held registrations: UK downstream users

Its not too late to make sure you are aware of the necessary changes, changes  to how chemicals will be regulated from 1 January 2021. UK downstream users (who do not hold an EU REACH registration) currently importing chemicals from an EU/EEA country need to ensure the substances they purchase are covered by a valid UK REACH registration.

Businesses currently relying on a registration held by an EU/EEA-based company can continue importing substances as they do now on 1 January 2021. They will need to take subsequent actions to ensure that the chemical is registered for UK REACH purposes.
Find out how UK downstream users can notify the HSE using a Downstream User Import Notification (DUIN) of their intention to continue importing substances from the EU/EEA by 27 October 2021.
A new registration must then be submitted to the HSE within 2, 4 or 6 years of 28 October 2021.

Alternatively, UK downstream users can encourage their EU/EEA supplier to appoint a UK-based Only Representative (OR), or change their source to a UK registered supplier.
It’s possible to submit DUINs if a chemical is covered by a registration held by an EU/EEA-based OR and then sold into the UK.https://www.hse.gov.uk/brexit/scenario2.htm
 
The above is the link that highlights that you need to register if you are an importer of chemicals from EU/EEA suppliers.

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Getting back to work and COVID-19 compliance

As the Government looks to slowly start getting us back to work - there will be (and already are) many questions on what individual companies should do.

The general guidance that has been issued is very helpful but may not cover your individual requirements and anxieties. Consider whether you need additional help to determine what is necessary for your business.

Next Steps

All companies have a duty of care to look after their employees’ health. The Health & Safety Executive and Local Authorities will be looking to undertake random inspections to ensure the Risks from COVID-19 have been assessed and are being controlled by businesses.

Before returning, ensure your assessment is complete and the new way of working has been agreed and communicated with your workforce. Nobody wants to see their business, their employees, their families or their customers impacted by this disease. Communication will be key to prevent misinformation and promote sustainable safe and efficient working.

COVID Secure

All risk assessment findings need to be communicated. Furthermore, there is a Government Certificate to sign and display to show you have sufficiently addressed the concerns that COVID-19 raises. Businesses are urged to consider sharing the findings of their assessment on their website and, where you have over 50 employees this will be expected.

Getting Help

If you require any help or guidance in these strange times, we continue to work and are available to help with COVID-19 compliance. We are currently involved with various clients in producing procedures and business specific risk assessments. With our background in laboratory containment facilities and knowledge of biological hazards this is where our heart lies.

We are not just reserved for laboratories. We have been working hard with new and old customers alike in offices, maintenance services, self-employed whom work in other people’s properties and construction businesses. If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out on 01223 265622 or Doates@healthsafetyworks.co.uk 

Links to Guidance

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19

https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/working-safely-during-coronavirus-outbreak.htm

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In honour of World Mental Health Day we have pulled together some of our top tips for maintaining mental wellbeing in the workplace....

Our toolbox talk, our take five, the pre or post task brief (whatever you wish to call it) has been drawn up to encourage you, us and everybody to simply talk.

Set aside some time, have a brew with your team and run through it. The only way to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health conditions is to make it part of the norm. Let people see that its ok not to be ok all of the time, and that there are things that can be done to tackle those niggling feelings or thoughts. Be that through changes at work or at home.

We have aimed our Tool Box Talk at maintaining Mental Wellbeing at work and controlling Work Related Stress, but the reality is, it can be used anywhere. Mental health conditions can affect us any time and any place. Perhaps through taking 5 we'll all find a new strategy, or identify some gaps to fill, in which we can learn from or pass on to others.

Our Toolbox Talk is available for download by clicking the link. Save a copy locally and for real impact why not include details of your own management strategies, plans or support networks?

Lets all do something today, and everyday, to try and improve things.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hvy87qri5ewvhck/AAD5VC6xPqUI9uAxgiZNBOAva?dl=0

Enjoy,
The HSW Family

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Who controls yours?

As an employer, building owner, landlord, facilities manager or tenant you’re responsible for fire safety within the premises. On some occasions, this will involve multiple parties (for example a landlord and a tenant) working together – those involved must understand what their responsibility is, and what they need to do to deliver!

Remember this applies to all non-domestic properties. If you are unsure what non-domestic premises are, think about whether your location is

• A workplace or commercial unit

• A building the public has access to

• A common area in a multi-occupied building

What you need to do…

For the folk that fall in to the above categories, from a fire safety perspective your goal is to minimise the risk of injury or loss of life in the event of a fire.

You will need to ensure that the following arrangements have been considered and arranged:

• you have a designated ‘Responsible Person’. Their job is to makes sure certain duties are carried out, and that action is taken to both prevent fire and prevent injury or death.

• a ‘Fire Risk Assessment’ is completed and reviewed regularly. This can be part of your overarching business risk assessment or a specific ‘fire risk assessment’.

• employees are made aware of the hazards associated with the environment and its activities.

• appropriate fire safety measures (based on the results of your risk assessment) are in place and maintained. Ensure its easy to access.

• There is a plan for emergencies.

• employees are provided with information, fire safety instruction and training. Including completing fire evacuation drills.

Finally, most fires are preventable, so aim for good practices.

• Reduce the quantity of flammable substances stored to a minimum

• Keep sources of ignition well away from flammable substances & items

• Maintain good housekeeping

• Ensure equipment is positioned so as not cause a fire

If you would like further guidance on fire safety precautions or fire risk assessment, please feel free to get in touch with a member of the Health and Safety Works family. We’ll be more than happy to help.

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In January the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shared with the Industry and Regulatory Forum their changes to the Welding control standards including the need for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). This change will affect all businesses conducting welding operations in the UK.

This change has occurred following the reclassification of welding fumes to a group one carcinogen. It is now understood that all forms of welding fume can cause cancer.

The following raised control standards will be applied:

Where welding operations are undertaken indoors LEV should be used. If LEV is unable to control fume capture then Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is also required.

RPE will be worn whilst conducting welding operations outdoors.

These raised control standards are effective immediately. They will be enforced under COSHH Regulation 7.

The HSE will be releasing confirmation of these changes, and appropriate information shortly.

In the meantime, as a business, if you conduct any welding operations, it is advised that you review your risk assessments and controls to ensure they meet the new standard.

Further guidance can be found on the BOHS Welding Fume Control Selector Tool - see Breathe Freely website. Alternatively, you can contact a member of the health and safety works family to discuss your specific needs.

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Two workers at a new factory in Norwich died in a fireball as vapour from paint they were pouring ignited in a confined space. No risk assessment for the work had been carried out.

The Health and Safety Executives (HSE) investigation found the two workers had already sprayed several steel digger excavator buckets on the morning of 13 July 2015 and were preparing for their next batch when the incident happened.

When the case was heard in Norwich Crown Court last year, the prosecution told the court that the accident was caused by the workers discharging paint into a 200-litre drum inside the booth. The consequences were that the drum effectively became a bomb, due to the flammable paint and thinners giving off such highly flammable vapours. This action caused the vapour to enter the paint booth and come into contact with one of a large number of potential ignition sources, and foreseeably, exploded.

The company had previously been warned that it had failed to provide a risk assessment for the spray paint work in the booth. The court heard that the company’s “inconsistent and incomplete approach” to safety management resulted in a lack of suitable control measures or a suitable and sufficient safe system of work.

The company pleaded guilty to breaching section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act and breaching regulation 6(4)(f)(i) of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR). The firm has seven years to pay off the £145,000 fine imposed, with court costs of £65,900.

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Sometimes it’s the less commonly used arrangements we overlook at Work. When it comes to first aid at work we are often asked what people should have - because they’ve (luckily!) never had the need for anything. So here it is, what you need to do and have as a business under the First Aid at Work Regulations...

As a business owner you should make sure that your employees can receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. If your premises is frequently visited by members of the public or customers, its recommended that they also benefit from this arrangement.

Psst. The five or more rule does not apply to first aid – expectations are for you to make arrangements even where there are less (even if self-employed).

The easiest thing to do is complete a ‘First Aid Needs Assessment’. This will enable you to consider what arrangements are in place, what you need, and whether you should make special arrangements for any particular hazards or business niches.

If you are a small, low risk business such as an office, it should be enough to have a first aid kit and an ‘appointed person’. This person will be in charge of maintaining your first aid kit and ensuring that basic first aid treatment is provided or the emergency services are called (where needed). Your appointed person does not need specific training. If your work is a tad more hazardous e.g. using tooling or chemicals, then you should consider having somebody trained. This will ensure that the business is equipped to deal with whatever injury is presented or at least give individuals the confidence to handle them.

Last but not least, communicate, make sure your employees understand the arrangements made - theres no point having them if no one knows about them.

If you are still unsure of the requirements and need a helping hand completing your assessment, feel free to call or email a member of the HSW family.

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So, how has the sentencing guideline changed things over the last two years? Well here’s our top picks and a small spot light on cases we’ve seen since the new guidelines came in to play.

•        The new sentencing guidelines provide a clear structure and starting point for issuing penalties to companies and individuals that commit health and safety offences. Previously, the guidelines were mainly defined to manage corporate manslaughter cases leaving little guidance on management of all other cases. Statistics issued by the HSE for 2016/17 show how significant the financial repercussions have been, with the HSE securing a 93% conviction rate and average fines reaching £126,000 per case, in comparison to 2014/15 which averaged £29,000.
•        Companies and individuals are not only being tried for incidents which resulted in actual harm or loss but where there was potential (be that through deliberate acts or insufficient understanding or management). Thus hopefully preventing poor practices and weak management strategies. Emphasising the need for safety cultures to improve. 
•        Each case is assessed through the same 9 stages. The first four assessment stages have been considered the most important by businesses as this will dictate the level of penalty or sentence delivered. The first stage is defining the potential level of harm and culpability. The seriousness of the harm will be classified in three ‘levels’. The level of culpability – one of the biggest factors, is scored from very high - which shows deliberate breaches through to Low, where it is shown an organization did not fall far from the standard.
•        What would render a business in the High Category? Examples include falling short of the recognised industry standards, ignoring concerns raised by employees or individuals, failing to implement changes after related incidents. Allowing breaches to continue – overdue actions anyone?
•         Fines start from approximately £300,000 and can reach upwards of £10,000,000. Where a business or individuals’ turnover is £50m+, there is allowance for fines to be totalled higher than the £10m  - this change is to ensure a proportionate sentence every time.
•        Roles within businesses are also assessed against the sentencing criteria where it is proven that the act occurred with consent, passive consent (Connivance) or neglect. Their individual involvement, understanding, foresight and judgement is also considered and will be acted upon during sentencing.
•        For businesses divided in to separate Legal entities (e.g. within a Group structure), their case will normally be held and assessed solely on the entity. But, businesses must note, that if the court feel it is in the best interest to base the assessment on the Group, this can and will be done.
•        Since the introduction of the guidelines, financial penalties remain the most common result of a conviction however, there has been an increase in the number of immediate and suspended custodial sentences delivered. 2016/17 saw an increase of immediate sentences go from 4 to 6 percent and suspended sentences double from 6 to 12 percent.   
•         As we have previously mentioned, the level of penalty imposed is assessed vigorously, with actual and potential harm a key consideration. Statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive have shown that breaches of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) 1998 regulations has resulted in over half of the suspended and immediate sentences. Showing that those failing to take note of industry hazards and best practice will be held accountable for significant failings.

Case one: Gas Safety

A Hampshire-based utilities company was fined for dangerous gas installations found at the Royal Veterinary College in June 2018. Multiple gas leaks were found across the student village, putting hundreds of students housed on site at risk.

St. Alban’s Crown Court heard how Dimension Data Advanced Infrastructure Ltd had been sub-contracted to carry out gas, plumbing and above ground drainage work at the College in 2010 – 2011. Over 50 incorrect fittings had been used with cheaper water fittings being used instead of gas fittings. The installation was classified as ‘Immediately Dangerous’ under the gas safe classification scheme. At the time the work was carried out the business did not employ Gas Safe Registered personnel. Dimension Data Advanced Infrastructure Ltd of Fleet, Hampshire pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and was fined £466,660 and ordered to pay costs of £11,548.68.

Case two: Workplace Transport

Redrow Homes Limited and WPI Civil Engineering Ltd were fined after the death of a scaffolder at the Redrow home construction site. In August 2013, 67-year-old Henry Jones was walking across the site in Knotty Ash when he was struck by a reversing dumper truck. Tragically, Mr. Jones was crushed under the rear wheels of the vehicle and died at the scene. Investigations found that there had been no action taken to maintain provisions separating pedestrians and work place transport.

Redrow Homes Limited pleaded guilty to Section 3(1) and Section 33(1)(c) of The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and was fined £500,000 with costs of £101,000. WPI Civil Engineering Limited also pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(1) and Section 33(1)(c) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and was fined £300,000 with costs of £17,000.

Case three: Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres

A Norwich manufacturing firm was fined after two employees working with flammable substances in a spray booth were killed by an explosion. Norwich Crown Court heard how, on 13 July 2015, two workers who had been spraying welded steel buckets had died when the flammable vapour generated whilst cleaning or flushing a paint spray gun was ignited by one of the various sources of ignition present at the scene.

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive found the immediate cause of the explosion to be the inconsistent and incomplete approach to health and safety by the company and its employees. This resulted in the lack of suitable control measures; specifically, a suitable and sufficient safe system of work for the activities in the spray booth.

Harford Attachments Limited pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and breaching Regulation 6(4)(f)(i) of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002. They were fined £145,000 and ordered to pay costs of £65,900

In summary

Safeguarding employees, and all others, who can be affected by your operations, is your responsibility - it will not only eliminate the risk of receiving a penalty but also allow you to

•         maintain a strong reputation
•         deliver business success
•         make your business more attractive – to new employees or potential customers

and who doesn’t want that?

Ultimately, health, safety and environmental matters should be managed practically within your business, after all it has to work for you. Risks need to be identified and reduced through sensible and proportionate procedures and practice.

For further information on maintaining compliance, implementing safety management systems and best practice please feel free to get in touch with a member of the HSW team.

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Feeling hot, hot, hot!

Here at HSW we are most definitely feeling the effects of this heat wave. With temperatures set to rise over the next couple of days to the mid-thirties (let’s hope those thunderstorms do come soon) we thought we’d visit the topic of thermal comfort at work.

The heat, as amazing as it is, can sometimes cause havoc at work for employees and employers alike, as a nation we are not used to consistently hot temperatures. From office work, to manual labour, to manufacturing sites and retail – there’s an impact on us all. Heat affects the whole body, in excessive temperatures the body is having to work extra hard to cool itself to function and deliver a day’s work. This with a mediocre sleep being experienced by most, means fatigue will start to take its toll, ill health creeps in and incidents can occur.

What can employers do?

In the UK there currently is no legal limit for maximum working temperatures; continuation of work is based on what is deemed reasonable to the business. So, what should you be considering as an employer, to ensure working temperatures remain reasonable, employees remain comfortable and work remains efficient.

We recommend our customers review their current arrangements, thermal comfort should always be considered as part of the business risk assessment where there is a risk of discomfort from heat (or cold) stress. Remember risk assessment is fluid and always changing.

You need to think about what your employees do? How they may be affected? Discuss how they feel, what tasks seem to have the most issues and what they think would help (after all safety involves everyone).

What should we consider?

Well firstly, level of activity – are the days spent constantly moving, exerting physical energy or are they working indoors surrounded by equipment?

What is the environment like? Are there additional heat sources in the environment, for example ovens, hot surfaces and machinery, molten metals, even people? Is the area confined? If its external, does it offer any shade? Is there free movement?

Is there any air movement? Are there windows or venting systems allowing the movement of air (air cooler than the ambient temperature) which can help reduce temperatures or provide a breeze for employees.

Are there elevated levels of humidity? Humidity levels will affect the body’s ability to self-regulate temperature.

What sort of clothing, PPE or uniform is worn? Some choices can cause discomfort, such as heavy dark fabrics, clever choices can let individuals adapt to the environment. Review whether summer ranges (light, breathable materials) can be supplied.

Who you employ…not just generally but individually. Metabolic rates will affect things. Physical characteristics such as size, age, fitness level, whether a person is expecting or whether there are any health conditions which could make them more susceptible. Remember no two people are the same and some will feel the ‘heat’ more so.

What can we do?

Obviously as a business, you want to keep your employees happy, healthy and working conditions efficient. There are some simple steps that can be taken to help to manage things;

Review working schedules; would it be possible to plan physically demanding work at cooler times of the day?

For those carrying out demanding work, allow the work rate to slow or for extra breaks to be taken allowing them to cool.

Ensure employees take their rest breaks. And whilst you can’t stop it, encourage them to do so in the shade…its tempting to top up the tan but this can lead to further fatigue and risk of overheating.

Encourage employees to keep hydrated. Position water in easily accessible places. Where water cannot be cooled, aim to position it in a shaded area.

Encourage outdoor employees to use sun creams and blocks, it is recommended that SPF 15 is used as an absolute minimum. It is also recommended that clothing is worn to shield the skin.

Inside buildings encourage air circulation by providing fans. If you are lucky enough to have air conditioning units, set the temperature to a comfortable level (don’t forget to ensure your units are maintained).

Ensure radiators are switched off and that hot plant or pipes are insulated.

Reposition work stations to shaded areas.

Clothing, Uniform and PPE is reviewed, and where applicable summer alternatives provided. Where office staff are required to dress to a formal dress code, perhaps review the requirement and relax where possible.

We are stuck

If you are still unsure of how to manage thermal comfort, then you can access plenty of free resources on HSE.gov.uk or alternatively, if you want to discuss your exact requirements with someone please feel free to give a member of the HSW family a call or email.

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In honour of mental health awareness week, which is currently being promoted by the Mental Health Foundation, HSW’s SimplySafe bulletin has been produced to encourage businesses to tackle Work Related Stress.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the enforcing body for health and safety in the workplace, has set three priority health targets for action during 2018 and beyond – these are occupational lung disease, musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. repetitive strain injury) and work-related stress (WRS).

WRS affects almost half-a-million workers and is the second most commonly reported cause of occupational ill-health in GB, accounting for 37% of work-related ill health cases and 45% of working days lost. Annually, stress, anxiety and depression results in 11.7 million working days lost at an estimated social and economic cost of £5.2 billion. Not only is WRS damaging to health and wellbeing, it can impact productivity, competitiveness, and profitability.

WRS is defined as a harmful reaction caused by undue pressures and demands at work. This is caused mainly by workload (44% of cases), lack of support (14%), threats or bullying (13%) or changes at work (8%)

The HSE is encouraging employers to take a proactive stance to managing WRS using the HSE Management Standards, these identify 6 aspects of work which can contribute to WRS:

• workload, work pattern and environment
• how much say a person has about the way they work
• support and positive relationships with line managers and colleagues
• staff understand their role within the organisation and prevention of conflicting roles
• how organisational change (large or small) is managed, including communication and training.

It is also important to have a clear Stress Policy, which focuses on:

• preventing stress by knowing its causes
• recognition of any symptoms that do occur (lack of energy, mood swings, lapses in concentration, headaches, tiredness, weight loss, absenteeism) and
• a clear process for managing cases.

If you have any questions or queries on how to manage stress in the work place, or you wish to have an informal chat about the topics covered, please feel free to get in touch with one of our advisors.

Alternatively, you can gather information from the HSE or contact the Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

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Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002

The definition of a ‘dangerous substance’ is a substance (liquid, solid or gas) that could cause harm to people as a result of fire, explosion or uncontrolled chemical reaction. This wide-ranging definition includes, for example, solvents, paints, LPG, solid plastics and wood/plastic dusts that can explode. An ‘explosive atmosphere’ is simply a mixture of a dangerous substance in air, which has the potential to catch fire or explode.

Interestingly there is no minimum storage quantity stated in the Regulations, nor minimum flashpoints, instead the test is simply whether the substances could ‘cause harm to people’.

If the quantities are relatively small, DSEAR assessments are often done in-house as the precautions and actions required to control the risk can be straight forward.

For example:

• minimising quantities
• safe storage
• adequate ventilation
• ignition sources are controlled.

Where larger quantities are stored or used, many organisations use the service of a H&S consultancy (with credible DSEAR experience) to complete their assessment.

The DSEAR Assessment will involve, but may not be limited to:

• ensuring storage complies with legal standards of construction
• that relevant safety distances are met
• mapping the required DSEAR safety zoning around storage and processes is completed
• establishing the required ATEX category of electrical equipment
• ensuring the correct ventilation levels are maintained
• advice on control of static electricity
• other business specific precautions.

Where significant new storage facilities, installations or processes are proposed, it is worthwhile seeking initial advice from a reputable H&S consultancy before the detailed design stage. This can save time and money by

checking the viability of the proposal from a safety perspectivehighlighting the relevant legal and industry standards

This may prevent concerns and remedial works later.

If you have any concerns, there is extensive guidance, widely available from the HSE’s website.

Or if you would like to discuss your Fire and Explosion arrangements with an experienced member of the team, please call us direct. We’ll be happy to help.

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In 2013/14 in the UK, 133 people were killed at work and 70 members of the public fatally injured in accidents connected to work, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

However, to date, there have been only eight convictions for corporate manslaughter in England and Wales since the legislation was introduced in 2007. The largest fine issued thus far was handed down just a few weeks ago when a company was found guilty of corporate manslaughter and fined £500,000 following the death of an employee.

Given the fact that £500,000 is the biggest fine handed out so far, it is evident that the proposals from the Sentencing Council to substantially increase the fines are set to shake things up and ensure that companies start to take health and safety more seriously.

Under tougher sentencing guidelines proposed in November, large firms convicted of corporate manslaughter will face fines of up to £20m.

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This year has been very busy and we continue to develop as a Company.

The following Regulations are under review by the HSE:

CDM Regulations –

• the CDM-C role will go and there will be a principal designer role.
• removal of the domestic client exemption with transfer of current CDM duties to the contractor/designer
• introducing a duty on information, instruction, training and supervision to replace the duty to assess competence;
• replacement of the ACOP with tailored guidance          

PUWER ACOP

New ACOPs have been issued of the following:

Control of Asbestos Regulations  New ACOP, there were 5 key changes.

Legionnaires' disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems.  New guidance and ACOP.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations New Guidance and ACOP

The HSE state this is to "to clarify and simplify practical advice to help dutyholders comply with the requirements of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health".

The main changes to the COSSH ACOP, released on 3 December, includes updating the material supporting regulations 7, 9, 10 and 11 to take account of legislative changes, such as the Regulations for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).

Additionally, advice provided in the appendices to the previous ACOP has either been repositioned next to the relevant regulation or will be made available separately on the HSE website.

Workplace Health Safety and Welfare Regs 1992 ACOP has been up dated.

The 5 original DSEAR ACOP’s have been consolidated into a single document.

The ACOP for the Management of Health and Safety at Work 1992 has been removed and not replaced. The HSE now direct you to guidance on their website.

Finally HSG65 Managing for Health and Safety has been updated to simplify it.

HSW Ltd has been extremely busy over recent months with both new and existing customers.  We have recently started working with Biotech Company TwistDX undertaking a complete Health and Safety review covering their Science Park and Babraham Road premises.  We are also now working with Norwich Research Park where we have been asked to help with Laboratory Specifications.

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IOSH Working & Managing Safely

We have public and company courses taking place though out the year - contact us to see if we can help! HSW Ltd is accredited as an IOSH provider of both the new 1 day Working Safely and the 4 day Managing safely training courses. If you require further information please contact us.

The new courses can be tried at the following web link:- http://www.iosh.co.uk.

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If you are still not sure what you should be doing about REACH please call we may be able to guide you.

The new REACH legislation is with us. This legislation will bring in changes in chemical safety over many years that will be a challenge to all industries. If you need help understanding the implications of REACH please contact us.

Have you sorted out your chemical supplies - will you still be able to by the products you use?

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