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Qualitek Safety Ltd
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Unit 40,
Derwentside Business Centre,
Consett Business Park,
Consett,
DH8 6BP,
United Kingdom
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Risk Assessments
Qualitek Safety has Dip NEBOSH qualified health and safety consultants who can carry out high quality risk assessments for your business/charity and identify cost effective control measures.
We also carry out audits, gap analysis, implementation of ISO 18001 accident investigations and can act as your competent person. We cover most Regulations but are specialists in the following areas:
Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Risk Assessments - where a large number of hazardous materials are handled we can carry out hazard or control banding to reduce the number of COSHH risk assessments, making it easier for training of staff. We can also assist in Design of LEV systems, personal exposure measurement, identification of appropriate technical controls and PPE as well as Face Fit Testing of RPE and COSHH training.
We also carry out audits, gap analysis, implementation of ISO 18001 accident investigations and can act as your competent person. We cover most Regulations but are specialists in the following areas:
Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Risk Assessments - where a large number of hazardous materials are handled we can carry out hazard or control banding to reduce the number of COSHH risk assessments, making it easier for training of staff. We can also assist in Design of LEV systems, personal exposure measurement, identification of appropriate technical controls and PPE as well as Face Fit Testing of RPE and COSHH training.
Technical Services
Qualitek Safety not only carry out the risk assessments, we can also offer a range of technical services to ensure you are compliant whilst minimising costs.
Emergency Lighting
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 section 14 (h) requires that “emergency routes and exits requiring illumination must be provided with emergency lighting of adequate intensity in the case of failure of their normal lighting.” The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 Regulation 8 requires "suitable and sufficient emergency lighting shall be provided in any room in circumstances in which persons at work are specially exposed to danger in the event of failure of artificial lighting.
Microbe Testing of Metalworking Fluids
Qualitek Safety can carry out Microbiological dipslide testing of metal working fluids, such as cutting fluids (white water), for bacteria and fungi contamination in accordance with HSE COSHH guidance MW5, as well as advising on suitable controls, on going monitoring procedures and treatment for contaminated systems.
"A Company was fined £800,000 in 2016 after three of its workers developed Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis (EEA) caused when workers inhaled microbe contaminated metal working fluid mist. Inhalation of these microbes can cause the small air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) to become inflamed in an allergic reaction. Symptoms include: coughing, shortness of breath and joint pain and can lead to long term illness.
"A Company was fined £800,000 in 2016 after three of its workers developed Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis (EEA) caused when workers inhaled microbe contaminated metal working fluid mist. Inhalation of these microbes can cause the small air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) to become inflamed in an allergic reaction. Symptoms include: coughing, shortness of breath and joint pain and can lead to long term illness.
Occupational Hygiene
Qualitek Safety offers Occupational Hygiene services in accordance with regulatory requirements and by British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) qualified consultants.
COSHH Exposure Measurement
Qualitek Safety has BOHS W501/W507 qualified consultants that can carry out personal exposure measurements to measure airborne contaminants to assist you in protecting your workers and to comply with COSHH Regulations.
We can carry out:
Snatch sampling
8 hr TWA personal sampling for both inhalable and respirable dust/fumes
Real time dust/fumes monitoring
Adsorption or passive sampling for vapour and gases
We can also carry out COSHH risk assessments, advise on suitable controls and process improvements to reduce exposure as well as training your staff.
We can carry out:
Snatch sampling
8 hr TWA personal sampling for both inhalable and respirable dust/fumes
Real time dust/fumes monitoring
Adsorption or passive sampling for vapour and gases
We can also carry out COSHH risk assessments, advise on suitable controls and process improvements to reduce exposure as well as training your staff.
Noise Surveys
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 states, “An employer who carries out work which is liable to expose any employees to noise at or above a lower exposure action value shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risk from that noise...and identify the measures which need to be taken to meet the requirements of these Regulations.
Lighting Surveys
We provide lighting surveys to assist you in complying with The workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 specify that,
“Every workplace shall have suitable and sufficient lighting suitable…and sufficient emergency lighting shall be provided in any room in circumstances in which persons at work are specially exposed to danger in the event of failure of artificial lighting.
“Every workplace shall have suitable and sufficient lighting suitable…and sufficient emergency lighting shall be provided in any room in circumstances in which persons at work are specially exposed to danger in the event of failure of artificial lighting.
Vibration Measurement
Qualitek Safety carry out vibration measurements (in accordance with BS EN ISO 5349-2:2002) and vibration risk assessments to assist you in ensuring that workers are not exposed to levels of vibration that can give rise to Hand Arm Vibration syndrome (HAV’s).
Real life vibration measurements can often be significantly different to manufacturers' quoted values so we can measure vibration using tri-axial vibration levels and (using tool timers) obtain real trigger times to give accurate vibration risk assessments.
We can also assist by carrying out HAV’s Health surveillance to assist you in safe guarding your staff as well as ensuring legal compliance with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
Real life vibration measurements can often be significantly different to manufacturers' quoted values so we can measure vibration using tri-axial vibration levels and (using tool timers) obtain real trigger times to give accurate vibration risk assessments.
We can also assist by carrying out HAV’s Health surveillance to assist you in safe guarding your staff as well as ensuring legal compliance with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
Face Fit Testing
The COSHH Approved Code of Practice requires that for RPE, “the initial selection should include fit testing to ensure the wearer has the correct device.”
We will travel to your site and carry out qualitative face fit testing to determine the suitability of dust masks and half face masks.
Staff carrying out face fit testing have been trained to a "Fit2Fit" accredited training scheme.
Please note: staff being tested must be clean shaven and have refrained from eating, drinking and smoking within the half hour prior to testing.
We will travel to your site and carry out qualitative face fit testing to determine the suitability of dust masks and half face masks.
Staff carrying out face fit testing have been trained to a "Fit2Fit" accredited training scheme.
Please note: staff being tested must be clean shaven and have refrained from eating, drinking and smoking within the half hour prior to testing.
Breathing Air Quality Testing
Where staff wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) that has a positive air supply from an air compressor, you are required to ensure that the breathing air supplied meets the quality requirements in British Standard BS EN 12021:2014 "Respiratory Equipment- Compressed air for breathing apparatus" in addition to the pressure and airflow rate requirements of the manufacturer. Breathing air quality testing is required on a quarterly basis.
Occupational Health
Through our sister company (Qualitek Occupational Health Ltd.) we offer Occupational Health Surveillance services throughout the North East and Yorkshire with a "pay as you go service" with no long term contracts. We offer on site visits and telephone consultations.
Covering the north east our health surveillance services include:
Health Surveillance (these are requirements of specific legislation that must be carried out)
Audiometry - where required under Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
Spirometry - where required under Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Skin Surveys - where required under Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Hav's surveys - (including Tier 3 surveys) where required under Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
Covering the north east our health surveillance services include:
Health Surveillance (these are requirements of specific legislation that must be carried out)
Audiometry - where required under Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
Spirometry - where required under Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Skin Surveys - where required under Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Hav's surveys - (including Tier 3 surveys) where required under Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
Health & Safety Training
We are an IOSH-Approved Training Provider for IOSH Managing Safely. We can also supply bespoke Training courses designed to meet your requirements.
Courses can be carried out in-house or off-site and include:
Asbestos Awareness Refreshers
COSHH Training
DSEAR Training
Electrical Safety
Fire Awareness Training
Fire Marshall/Warden Training
Manual Handling
Noise at Work Training
Permit to Work Training
Lock out, Tag out
Work at Height
IOSH Managing Safely
Courses can be carried out in-house or off-site and include:
Asbestos Awareness Refreshers
COSHH Training
DSEAR Training
Electrical Safety
Fire Awareness Training
Fire Marshall/Warden Training
Manual Handling
Noise at Work Training
Permit to Work Training
Lock out, Tag out
Work at Height
IOSH Managing Safely
About us
Providing an impressive range of risk assessments and health and safety consultancy services to a number of clients throughout the UK, Qualitek Safety Ltd are proud to be Britain’s leading health and safety specialists. Based primarily in Durham, we as a company have offered our professional and efficient services to a vast array of both commercial and industrial establishments throughout the country. Our team of highly trained professionals specialise in technical services, occupational hygiene and health, emergency lighting, vibration measurement, breathing air quality testing and more.
Here at Qualitek, we offer our bespoke training courses throughout various UK locations, including County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Teesside and Yorkshire. For many years, clients have praised our in-depth training techniques as well as our ability to consider both practical and financial factors when training our customers. We as a company pride ourselves on our vast amount of knowledge and skill, offering a key insight to health and safety that cannot be found elsewhere. We ensure that all organisations we work with are kept up-to-date with current legislation as this will benefit their company greatly.
We at Qualitek aim to help customers find the perfect training solution for their workplace, offering numerous bespoke innovations that are second to none. We have supported businesses far and wide, and have continued to grow our outstanding reputation by providing a unique approach that is friendly, understandable and professional. We have carried out numerous risk assessments throughout the country and have identified any potential hazards within working environments, such as explosive dust, flammable liquids and flammable gases. Some of the risk assessments we provide include COSHH, DSEAR, Fire, Noise Surveys and Vibration Measurements.
Here at Qualitek, we offer our bespoke training courses throughout various UK locations, including County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Teesside and Yorkshire. For many years, clients have praised our in-depth training techniques as well as our ability to consider both practical and financial factors when training our customers. We as a company pride ourselves on our vast amount of knowledge and skill, offering a key insight to health and safety that cannot be found elsewhere. We ensure that all organisations we work with are kept up-to-date with current legislation as this will benefit their company greatly.
We at Qualitek aim to help customers find the perfect training solution for their workplace, offering numerous bespoke innovations that are second to none. We have supported businesses far and wide, and have continued to grow our outstanding reputation by providing a unique approach that is friendly, understandable and professional. We have carried out numerous risk assessments throughout the country and have identified any potential hazards within working environments, such as explosive dust, flammable liquids and flammable gases. Some of the risk assessments we provide include COSHH, DSEAR, Fire, Noise Surveys and Vibration Measurements.
