Sound Advice Safety & Health Ltd

49 Melford Court,
Hardwick Grange,
Woolston,
Warrington,
Cheshire.
WA1 4RZ

Telephone: 01925 838350
Fax: 01925 838351
Email: office@soundadviceltd.co.uk

On-Site Health Surveillance

Our Services Include:

Hearing tests (Audiometry)
Lung function tests (Spirometry)
Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) level 1 & 2 assessments
Isocyanate biological testing
Skin checks

Occupational Health Services

Our Services Include:

Motor Vehicle Body Repair & Mechanical Service

Is managing your Health & Safety a mystery to you?

Do you know what Health Surveillance checks your employees need?

For a no obligation quotation for services please complete our on-line enquiry form

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Running a Bodyshop or Service Centre can be hectic enough and staying on top of "Health Surveillance" can be a task in itself - that's where we can help you.

We can simply explain what you must do, and what you should be doing, in regards to the health checks for your employees. You can then arrange any required checks and tests direct with us, we will carry them out at your premises and at your convenience.

Health surveillance checks are carried out onsite within mobile medical units all complete with audiometric sound booths. Checks are carried out in a clean suitable testing environment with minimum disruption to your business needs. There is no need to provide a canteen or office space as this may sometimes be not feasible, unacceptable or inappropriate.

There are up to 8 different health surveillance checks or services that a Bodyshop or Service Centre may need to consider. You may need just a few or even all of them depending on your business operation and the risk assessments you have carried out. Any tests you require should be identified as a result of your company risk assessments - don't just do these for the sake of it. Do them to keep your employees safe and your business health & safety compliant.

What Health Surveillance/Service checks do I need to be aware of and who might need to be tested?

Health surveillance/Service	Applicable to	Required for	Health Risk
Lung function spirometry tests (COSHH Regulations 2002)	Bodyshop Smart Repair	Employees who are exposed to paint mists, dusts & fumes identified as respiratory sensitisers.	Occupational Asthma*
Audiometric hearing checks (Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005)	Bodyshop Smart Repair Service Centre	Employees exposed to noise at work identified through your workplace noise assessment	Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005)	Bodyshop Service Centre	Employees who use hand held pneumatic/air fed and electric power tools and are identified at risk through your workplace vibration assessment.	Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, Vibration White Finger, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)*
Skin checks (COSHH Regulations 2002)	Bodyshop Smart Repair Service Centre	Employees who come in contact with oils, greases and solvents that are identified as skin irritants and sensitisers	Occupational Dermatitis*
Biological monitoring for isocyanates (COSHH Regulations 2002)	Spray painters Smart Repair	Spray painters require isocyanate biological monitoring in addition to the lung function test. Remember: 'Water-based' does not mean 'isocyanate-free'. And almost all top coats contain isocyanates	Failure to monitor safe control can result in Occupational Asthma*
Breathable Air Quality Monitoring (COSHH Regulations 2002)	Bodyshop	Testing the breathable air quality on compressed air lines within body shop spray booths	Poor quality air can result in drowsiness, loss of consciousness and asphyxiation.
Spray Booth Smoke Testing (COSHH Regulations 2002)	Bodyshop	Measuring the spray booth clearance time	Failure to allow adequate clearance time can result in Occupational Asthma*
Work Place Noise Assessments (Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005)	Bodyshop Service Centre	Identifying where there may be a risk from noise & who is likely to be affected. Identifying what you need to do to comply with the law.	Failure to control noise at work can result in Noise Induced Hearing Loss.

*Occupation Asthma, occupational dermatitis, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, Vibration White Finger & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)are all occupational conditions that are reportable under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995).

For a no obligation quotation for services please complete our on-line enquiry form

ON-LINE FORM
CLICK HERE

Contact us now on 01925 838350 and speak to one of our consultants for further advice on your company's needs.
Tel: (01925) 838350 - Fax: (01925) 838351 - Email: office@soundadviceltd.co.uk