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1 March 2006 - New HSE Research into
Isocyanate Exposure in MVR Industry
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have produced the findings
from an evaluation of four pilot Safety and Health Awareness days (SHAD's) for
the Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR) industry, into the effects isocyanate exposure
can have on paint sprayers' health.
Paint sprayers are the work group most at risk of contracting
asthma from isocyanate exposure.
A three year national intervention programme has been set up by
Specialist Occupational Hygiene Inspectors in HSE's Field Operations Directive (FOD).
The intervention programme will look at such areas as the
following:
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Improving the control of isocyanate exposure in the MVR sector
by 2008.
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Improving the design of equipment, instruction, training,
maintenance and advice for the control of isocyanate.
If you are in the MVR sector, please take a moment to read the
HSE research report, which can be accessed, in pdf format, by clicking the
following:
HSL/2006/11 - Evaluation of four pilot Safety & Health Awareness Days (SHAD's)
for motor vehicle paint sprayers
Article by Alexandra Johnston
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