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Protecting worker health through recognising, evaluating and controlling the risks



 

SAFENANO can provide occupational hygiene and health surveillance services, designed to manage workplace risks through:

  • Walk-through surveys to identify potential hazards and exposures and to establish a framework for future investigations
  • Real-time monitoring of dynamic situations and changing particle concentrations using industry standard and state-of-the-art instrumentation
  • Prioritisation of hazards and compliance with COSHH
  • Assessment of the effectiveness of control measures and selection of PPE
  • Providing information and data to inform risk assessment and risk management strategies.
 


Supporting you in the application of safe systems, procedures and practices in the workplace




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