EXPOSURE MONITORING
Metalworking Fluid Exposure Control
Metalworking fluid exposure can arise across a wide range of machining, fabrication and manufacturing environments.
We support organisations with metalworking fluid exposure control assessment and occupational hygiene review, carried out by BOHS qualified occupational hygienists.
Covering the entire UK, our MWF assessments help duty holders evaluate existing controls, review operational risk and support ongoing compliance requirements.
ENVIRONMENTS
Assessing MWF risk across engineering processes
Metalworking fluid exposure can occur wherever coolant systems, cutting fluids and machining lubricants are used during metalworking and manufacturing activities.
Precision Engineering
Precision machining activities involving continuous coolant use and operational aerosol exposure generation.
CNC Machining
Automated machining environments associated with airborne oil mist aerosol and coolant exposure generation.
Milling & Turning
Metal cutting activities capable of generating airborne coolant mist and wider aerosol exposure concerns.
Automated Machining
Enclosed and semi-enclosed machining systems associated with airborne mist escape during operational activities.
Fabrication & Engineering
General engineering activities involving machining fluids, aerosol generation and operator exposure potential.
High-Pressure Systems
Pressurised coolant application capable of increasing aerosol generation and airborne mist dispersion within workplaces.
PROTOCOL
Practical occupational hygiene assessment
Metalworking fluids are are associated with occupational asthma and respiratory health concerns, meaning full assessment of controls and working practices are vital to safeguarding worker's health.
PROCESS
Meticulous on-site COSHH review
We provide metalworking fluid exposure assessment with minimal operational disruption, from initial review and workplace assessment through to practical reporting and exposure control recommendations.
1.
Initial Discussion & Preliminary Assessment
We discuss workplace activities, machining systems, coolant arrangements, existing controls and any known exposure concerns to determine an appropriate assessment strategy.
2.
Workplace Assessment & Review
Operational activities, LEV systems, enclosure arrangements, workplace controls and maintenance plans are assessed under representative working conditions.
3.
Occupational Hygiene Review
Where appropriate, additional occupational hygiene assessment and exposure monitoring strategies may be undertaken to support exposure control verification.
4.
Reporting & Recommendations
A full COSHH report is provided outlining findings, control observations and practical recommendations or remediation activities where further improvements or reassessment may be required.
RELATED SERVICES
Additional exposure assessment services
Our metalworking fluid assessments are often supported alongside wider occupational hygiene services to develop a representative picture of the risk to worker's health.
CONTACT US
Speak to a qualified occupational hygienist
Whether you require review of existing machining controls or have concerns around metalworking fluid exposure within your process, we’re happy to discuss your requirements and provide practical occupational hygiene support.
