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Hazardous Substances Assessment in Wimborne

This Hazardous Substances Assessment carried out in Wimborne looked at how everyday manufacturing activities might expose employees to airborne vapours and chemical contaminants generated during routine production tasks

The aim of the project was to better understand where substances hazardous to health could be present across different working areas on site, and whether the existing control measures in place were helping to manage exposure effectively during normal operations. Based on general site observations, the workspace consisted of several production zones including assembly, balancing and shipping areas — all of which involve regular interaction with machinery and cleaning processes.

It was noted that employees could potentially come into contact with vapours released during tasks such as component handling, surface preparation, or equipment cleaning. In some cases, dry sweeping and the use of compressed air for cleaning were highlighted as activities that may contribute to airborne contaminants entering the immediate work area.

Ventilation systems and enclosed machinery were present across the site to help contain emissions, and general housekeeping was maintained throughout the day.

Overall, this COSHH-aligned assessment provides a useful snapshot of hazardous substance exposure risks at the time of survey and highlights some simple improvements in cleaning methods and working practices that could help reduce airborne exposure moving forward.