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  • The Dangers Of Soldering Fumes

    The Dangers Of Soldering Fumes

    The thin trail of smoke rising from a soldering iron may disappear quickly, but that does not mean the contaminant has left the air.  Heating fl... Read more
  • The Most Common Airborne Contaminants Found in Industrial Workspaces

    The Most Common Airborne Contaminants Found in Industrial Workspaces

    Cutting, heating, spraying, welding and cleaning can all release contaminants into the air. Some are easy to see, such as a cloud of dust, while fine... Read more
  • Can Paint Fumes Kill You? How Long They Stay in Your System and What to Do After Exposure

    Can Paint Fumes Kill You? How Long They Stay in Your System and What to Do After Exposure

    Painting and coating processes can release vapours, gases and fine particles into the air. Without effective controls, employees may inhale these cont... Read more
  • What Is MEK? Workplace Risks and Safety Tips

    What Is MEK? Workplace Risks and Safety Tips

    Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is a widely used industrial solvent found in many manufacturing processes. While it plays an important role in industries ra... Read more
  • How to Tell If Your Workplace Air Is Making Staff Ill

    How to Tell If Your Workplace Air Is Making Staff Ill

    Most workplace hazards are easy to spot. A wet floor, exposed machinery or trailing cables all present obvious risks.  Airborne contaminants are... Read more
  • How to Reduce Solvent Exposure Risks in the Workplace

    How to Reduce Solvent Exposure Risks in the Workplace

    If you've ever wondered what a solvent is, how exposure can affect workers, or what steps businesses can take to reduce risks, this guide covers every... Read more
  • How Often Should Industrial Air Systems Be Reviewed or Upgraded?

    How Often Should Industrial Air Systems Be Reviewed or Upgraded?

    Did you know that 1.7 million workers suffered from work-related ill health (new or long-standing) in 2023/24?   This shows the extent of t... Read more
  • Purex Fleet Investment: Strengthening LEV Service, Response Times and Growth

    Purex Fleet Investment: Strengthening LEV Service, Response Times and Growth

    When your business relies on local exhaust ventilation, delays impact compliance, safety, and productivity, and are just all-around inconvenient.... Read more
  • The Dangers of Secondary Dust Exposure in Production Facilities

    The Dangers of Secondary Dust Exposure in Production Facilities

    Most businesses are aware of the dust created during production. What goes unnoticed is what happens afterwards. Secondary&nb... Read more
  • The Hidden Link Between Poor Air Quality and Product Defects

    The Hidden Link Between Poor Air Quality and Product Defects

    Product defects are expensive, frustrating, and often difficult to trace. When something goes wrong, most businesses look at machinery, materials, or... Read more
  • What Is Formaldehyde? Smell, Health Effects and What It Does to the Body

    What Is Formaldehyde? Smell, Health Effects and What It Does to the Body

    Formaldehyde is one of the most commonly encountered chemical hazards in industrial and laboratory environments, yet many people are unaware... Read more
  • Why General Ventilation Isn’t Enough for Hazardous Processes

    Why General Ventilation Isn’t Enough for Hazardous Processes

    Many workplaces rely on general ventilation systems to manage air quality, assuming that circulating fresh air is enough to keep employees safe. While... Read more