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HSE’s suite of direct advice sheets specific to the woodworking industry has been updated, and can help employers, the self-employed and franchisees comply with COSHH regulations.
The new sheets set out what to do to reduce exposure to substances such as wood dust to an adequate level, and protect workers health.
Direct advice sheets for the woodworking industry
This information will help employers, the self employed and franchisees to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure to wood dusts, etc, and protect workers health.
WD0: Advice for managers: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#advice-managers
WD1: Bandsaws: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#bandsaws
WD2: Circular bench saws: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#circular-bench-saws
WD3: Cross-cut saws: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#cross-cut-saws
WD4: Vertical spindle moulders: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#vertical-spindle-moulders
WD5: Overhead and CNC routers: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#overhead-CNC-routers
WD7: Hand-held sanding machines: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#hand-held-sanding-machines
WD10: Wall saw: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#wall-saw
WD11: Surface planer: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#surface-planer
WD12: Fixed sanding machines (narrow belt): http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#fixed-sanding-machines-narrow-belt
WD13: Fixed sanding machines (disc): http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#fixed-sanding-machines-disc
WD14: Fixed sanding machines (drum/bobbin): http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#fixed-sanding-machines-drum-bobbin
WD15: Chop saw: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#chop-saw
WD17: Suction hose attachment for cleaning: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm#suction-hose-attachment-for-cleaning
For more advice on managing woodworking safely visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/index.htm#utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=digest-10-apr-19&utm_term=woodworking&utm_content=coshh-advice-sheets
For more advice of control of substances hazardous to health visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/
Or contact us on 07896 016380 or at fiona@eljay.co.uk, and we’ll be happy to help
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