Healthscreen UK Blog
Perchloroethylene Monitoring
What is Perchloroethylene? Also known as tetrachloroethylene, tetrachloroethene, perc/PERC and PCE, perchloroethylene is a chlorocarbon that takes the form of a colourless, sweet-smelling liquid. Celebrated
Methylene Chloride Monitoring – What Should I Watch Out For?
What is it? Methylene Chloride, also known as dichloromethane (DCM), is a colourless, highly volatile liquid with a sweet aroma much like chloroform. This organochloride
The Ongoing Importance of Chromium (Chrome) Monitoring
What is Chromium (Chrome)? Chromium is a chemical element, much like titanium, iron or copper. In its unpolished form, it’s a hard, grey, brittle transition
Benzene Screening – Why It’s So Crucial
Among Healthscreen UK’s extensive range of services is that of Benzene monitoring. So, what exactly is this strange substance and why should you look out
What you should know about Physiotherapy in the workplace
What is Physiotherapy treatment? Physiotherapy is a treatment done by highly trained Physiotherapists, who are experts that specialise in assessing movement, so that they can
Musculoskeletal
What is Musculoskeletal? Musculoskeletal (MSK) health is essential to a full working life. It supports us with functional mobility and dexterity, balance and coordination. It
RIDDOR Regulations
What are the RIDDOR Regulations? RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations and its latest update was in 2013. It’s
HAVS Regulations
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a serious and debilitating condition that affects workers using hand-held power tools and machinery that transmit vibration. This syndrome can
Who needs audiometry in the workplace?
As an employer, it’s your duty to provide health surveillance (hearing checks) for all your employees who are likely to be regularly exposed above the