Posts by Amber Packer-Hughes
Testing The Water At Glastonbury Festival
It’s June, the weather is all over the place: it must be Glastonbury Festival! Our water team are once again on site, working hard (they assure us!) taking water samples for analysis. Single Use Plastic Bottle Ban It feels more vital than ever this year, following the festival ban on the sale of single use…
Read MoreNoise Action Week 2019
Noise Action Week is coordinated every year by Environmental Protection UK to raise awareness of the cost of noise to the health and well-being of communities and individuals. Noise complaints are used as an indicator of public well-being in the Public Health Profile report of the Department of Health. Information on this indicator is now…
Read MoreWelding Fume Health Hazard
There is new scientific evidence that exposure to mild steel welding fume can cause lung cancer and possibly kidney cancer. Mild steel welding fume has now been reclassified as a human carcinogen. Therefore, if you or your staff carry out any welding activities, you need to take action now. New HSE Safety Standards The Health…
Read MoreWater Pollution Fines In Somerset
A Somerset farmer has recently been ordered to pay nearly £4000 in fines and costs for unintentionally polluting a stream with contaminated water and breaching storage regulations. The incident near Stoke St Gregory was picked up during a routine Environment Agency (EA) visit. Water from a roofing drain had become contaminated with sileage discharge. Inspectors…
Read MoreUKAS Accreditation For Somerset Scientific Services
Somerset Scientific Services have once again received their UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditations for asbestos inspection and water and asbestos testing. This is an absolute essential for our team, who are committed to providing services of the highest standard. We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication, and that it has been recognised by…
Read MoreHSE investigating supply of metal gauze mats containing asbestos
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently announced that two UK laboratory supply companies have supplied schools and potentially other users with gauze mats which contain asbestos. The metal gauze mats are designed for use over Bunsen burners. While they are investigating how these particular gauze mats came into circulation, it’s vital that schools,…
Read MoreSwimming Pool Water Testing
Swimming pool water needs regular testing and treatment to ensure it is safe to use. The basic purpose of all pool treatment is to stop the spread of infection caused by harmful bacteria. The most common disinfectant used is chlorine. However, there are a complex range of factors that are essential for chlorine to be…
Read MoreCommercial, Industrial and Domestic Acoustic Testing
You can now source expert acoustic testing and advice through Somerset Scientific Services. We’re proud to offer a range of services that enable businesses to protect their workforce, enhance their facilities and comply with regulations, alongside offering the general public a means of assessing noise and vibration that affects their home environment. Workplace Acoustic Testing…
Read MoreClean Air Day 2018
According to the Clean Air Day 2018 campaign, as many as 40,000 deaths annually can be attributed to poor air quality. June 21st is this year’s Clean Air Day, with events going on at schools, businesses and organisations across the country to promote actions that will improve our environment. How Can You Help Improve Air…
Read MoreWorld Accreditation Day 2018 – Working For Global Health And Safety
World Accreditation Day, celebrated on June 9th, is a global focus on delivering a safer world. With both inspection and testing services accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), Somerset Scientific Services are proud to support this event. Why Is Accreditation Important? Accreditation, through national bodies and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International…
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