COVID-19: We continue to offer the vital services needed to ensure the health and safety of our customers, partners and the public.
CONTROLLING SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH
Protection for workplace health
We help employers to protect employees by checking control measures, monitoring Workplace Exposure Limits and identifying exposure to substances that cause occupational cancer or asthma.
Controlling substances hazardous to health is the law.
We help you to protect your employees from workplace risks.
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Legionella Risk Assessment Failing to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease from water systems can lead to large fines. More info -
Face Fit Testing In the UK, respiratory-related diseases and conditions account for the third-largest work-related illness. Those most affected are; metal plate workers, vehicle body builders, plumbers, gas fitters, carpenters and bakers. More info -
COSHH assessment People are exposed to substances every day, but certain professions are more at risk of being exposed than others, for example, dusty or fume-laden environments, quarries, metal finishers and woodworking factories. More info -
Asbestos and Other Fibres We have one of the UK’s largest teams of experienced asbestos analysts specialising in asbestos in bulk materials and soil. More info -
Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) Workplace exposure limits (WEL) are the legal limits set on the amount of substances that can be present in workplace air. More info -
Expert Witness Services We offer the legal profession and employers an independent case assessment by leading Occupational Hygienists, Ergonomists and multi-disciplinary workplace research experts. More info -
Hand-Arm Vibration The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a series of prosecutions against employers for failing to ensure that adequate measures were taken to minimise workers’ exposure to vibration and putting them at risk of developing hand-arm vibration syndrome. More info -
Local Exhaust Ventilation LEV systems must by law be checked every 14 months More info -
Chemical Risk and Regulation We support product stewardship by reducing uncertainty, managing risks and helping businesses meet their regulatory compliance responsibilities. More info -
Dust exposure and monitoring Dust exposure is highly toxic and can cause lasting ill health effects. Are you inhaling particles that could have long-term effects? A dust survey will tell you what you are breathing in and how to manage exposure. More info -
Noise Monitoring Noise-induced hearing loss is the most commonly reported occupational disease in Europe. More info -
Improving workplace air quality Working alongside clients to create safe and healthy working environments, our professional approach uses accurate and reliable state-of-the-art 24hr air quality sensors and high-quality analysis and reporting. More info
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ABOUT US
We support healthier working environments worldwide.
Our purpose is to improve people’s health and safety at work, at home and in the environment through excellent independent science to create a healthy and sustainable world.
We have established a unique position as a trusted voice valued by Industry, Government, Academia and the wider public at the centre of science, business and policy-making. This consistency of approach has been our hallmark over our 50 years.
Discover more about our vital research and workplace services on our blog IOMTODAY.
Chesterfield
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Established in 1969
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ISO14001:2015 accredited
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2500+ published scientific papers
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Scottish Charity No.SC000365
Edinburgh
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