26/03/2026
🚨 HSE Visits Berkshire Business – Inspection Campaign Underway 🚨
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a major inspection campaign targeting motor vehicle repair businesses using isocyanate-based paints — the leading cause of occupational asthma in the UK.
Every year, paint sprayers develop life-changing asthma that can end their careers. Once sensitized, even the smallest exposure can trigger serious and potentially dangerous attacks.
🔍 Inspectors will be focusing on:
• Compliance with COSHH regulations
• Effective controls to minimise exposure
• Safe spraying procedures
• Health surveillance & biological monitoring (including urine testing) — both legal requirements
✅ Strong controls and proper monitoring don’t just keep you compliant, they protect your team and their future.
⚠️ Safety isn’t optional. It’s essential.
See ​https://press.hse.gov.uk for more information
Additionally, If you’re unsure whether your controls and monitoring meet current standards, we can help you review your processes and stay compliant.
