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Just a note of caution from me on the use of LEV. According to the new wl3 control of weld fume guidance, it depends on the size of the piece you are welding. This is what they say for large pieces LEV for welding on large and extra-large workpieces These are workpieces that are typically too large ...

I agree with Will. No refresher is required for NEBOSH as its meant to be up to you to do your CPD. Daily use of what you learned on the course should help keep you current. Again I agree that IOSH MS would bore people into submission if they have already done NEBOSH.
Paul

Keith
Have you been to any local safety group meetings or IOSH meetings? They count towards CPD.
You can use the fact that you are a moderator and give input into the site as CPD as well.
Paul

There is a full example in the Hughes and Ferrit study book if you have that. Its in Chapter 16

You point them out and ask for them to be fixed

You have rightly identified the hazard, no hot water, consequences of that could be staff sickness due to eating with contaminated hands, no rest facilities is staff fatigue and toilet not working is staff illness and unpleasant smell around the workplace. Remember not to have any more than 4 hazard...

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If you cant find anything there try the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives websitehttps://www.healthyworkinglives.scot/Pages/default.aspx
They have some fire stuff as well

My understanding is that the second part is a risk assessment project(very close to what NCRQ are asking for). Current students will be given sufficient time to complete their studies and resits although not likely to be 5 years, but again my understanding is that it will be in years not months.

Recent SHP article highlights requirements

https://www.shponline.co.uk/chemical-ha ... cid=253222

Stephen
Please do not go for general ventilation as that will bring action from HSE. Please have a look at the enforcement notices issued by HSE on their website and it will show a great number of firms have faced action for not having the correct equipment and health surveillance

Stephen
On gun extraction is the preferred method but if not a full air fed mask is required for all welding now. Read the alert the HSE published as a starting point