Occupational Hygiene

Our Occupational Hygiene specialists support businesses in the prevention and control of chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic health risks that arise in the workplace.

Occupational Hygienists are concerned with Chemical (dusts, mists, fumes, gases and vapours), Physical (noise, vibration, heat, cold, ionising and non-ionising radiation) and Biological (legionalla, bacteria, viruses, molds and fungus) hazards in the workplace.

Local Exhaust Ventilation

An assessment of the efficacy of the system at controlling the exposure to the individual. This is achieved through a system inspection, performance review and exposure monitoring.

Noise Exposure

An assessment of the personal exposure to noise experienced by individuals in the workplace. Ensuring compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.

Air Monitoring

An assessment of the personal exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. These typically include exposure to chemical substances (dusts, mists, fumes, gases and vapours).

Hand Arm Vibration

An assessment of the personal exposure to vibrating tools, typically handheld power tools. Ensuring compliance with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.

Training

At Watson Wild & Baker our expert Consultants provide bespoke training courses to assist businesses in complying with their legal obligations.