Dust Monitoring Birmingham

Hazardous Substances Assessment in Shrewsbury

This assessment carried out by our team at Sysco Environmental LTD focused on potential exposure to hazardous substances at a bakery in Shrewsbury, primarily concerning flour dust and related contaminants in the production areas. The purpose of the project was to monitor air quality and evaluate the safety of the working environment, particularly for employees handling dough preparation, frying, and decorating tasks.

The air monitoring results showed that while dust levels were below the workplace exposure limits, they were significant enough to require ongoing attention. Key activities that contributed to dust exposure included dough mixing and decoration processes. Although respiratory protective equipment (RPE) was not mandatory, the report recommended improving cleaning methods to reduce dust clouds, particularly by avoiding dry sweeping. Instead, vacuuming with HEPA filters or wet cleaning methods should be adopted.

Additionally, it was suggested that a formal health surveillance program be put in place due to the potential sensitising effects of flour dust. Employees should also be trained on minimising dust generation when working with flour, such as carefully pouring ingredients into mixing machines.

Overall, the site was compliant, but there is room for improvement in reducing dust exposure and implementing better health monitoring systems.

Hazardous Substances Assessment in Dudley

Sysco Environmental carried out a project that was all about checking out the exposure to hazardous substances in a factory located in Dudley. The assessment looked into how much dust and chemicals the workers are exposed to while on the job, especially in areas like cutting, grinding, and pressing. The whole point of this exercise was to ensure the company complies with health and safety regulations, and to give practical advice on how to keep exposure to harmful substances as low as possible.

During the site visit, various tasks were monitored, and it turned out that the dust levels in certain areas were higher than what’s safe. On top of that, while protective equipment is available, it's not always used properly, and there’s a need for better ventilation and dust control systems.

Recommendations were made, including installing more efficient extraction systems and making sure workers are better protected with the right gear. There's also advice to introduce health checks and more training to keep everyone safe and minimise risks. Overall, the project focused on improving safety practices and ensuring the work environment is healthier for everyone involved.