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Structural Adhesives Limited operates out of a facility in Leicester LE5 3NW; the facility had been established for twenty years and incorporates the production of both acrylic and epoxy adhesives. The company intended to move to a new facility in the near future and this was looked around as…
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Icon Polymer Limited develop and manufacture an extensive range of composite products at their site in Retford, Nottinghamshire. An independent survey of operations associated with this site was undertaken at the request of senior management.
Facilities at the Retford plant include a number of separate buildings involved in manufacture of…
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Interpet Ltd, Dorking has been producing products for the pet and aquatic trade on the Dorking site since 1987; in 2004 they became part of the Central Garden and Pet Group of companies. The assessment had been at the request of the Insurers.
Facilities at the Dorking plant include offices,…
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The site at Middleton processes large volumes of IPA and Ethanol over the period of a year; this is used in the preparation of industrial and hygienic wipes.
Production across the site can be in both open plant areas and in discrete operational areas; bulk materials are stored in a…
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Tecan is a leading manufacturer of customised precision parts. A range of innovative, photolithography-based technologies enables highly accurate, burr and stress-free production. The business supplies to a range of industries including Pharmaceutical, Aerospace and Food.
The site at Tecan Road has developed over a number of years with a change…
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An independent survey of the Ascent Media premises at the Soho Film Laboratories was undertaken;the main purpose of the site survey was to determine whether any areas that Nitrate Base film is stored or used were subject to risk assessment and the duties contained within the Dangerous Substances Explosive…
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Whitminster International Limited based in Stafford, produces various types of industrial wipes and cleaning solutions for industrial, catering and healthcare use. The wipes are mostly produced under the Klenzeen brand name using non-woven materials which are either left dry or impregnated with various substances dependant on their use. This…
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Humiseal Europe Limited were proposing to introduce a new layout and site arrangements at its production facility in Rye.
Humiseal Europe Limited is an integral part of Chase Electronic Coatings and has a unique role in the world of conformal coatings and provides ongoing development and manufacturing services to a…
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A visit was made to Ferguson & Menzies Ltd. premises in Glasgow on 21st October 2014 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR).
Operations carried out on-site incorporate blending and dispensing of lubricants, oils and a range of specialist chemicals to suit client needs.…
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An independent survey of operations associated with the then recently built spray plant building at Nazdar Ink Technologies site in Stockport was undertaken in February 2012 at the request of senior management. The focus was to consider compliance in respect of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002…
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A visit was made to the Coventry Chemicals site near Siskin Drive on 22nd September 2015 to consider compliance in respect of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR).
Coventry Chemicals supply a comprehensive range of household cleaning and laundry products.
Activities carried out at the Woodhams Road site…
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A visit was made to the BWOC forecourt site at Brent Knoll in Somerset in November 2013, to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR).
The BWOC premises are located adjacent to the main highway with purpose-designed fuel storage and transfer facilities. . The Bulk…
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A visit was made to the Whaley Bridge site of Clover Chemicals to consider compliance in respect of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). The DSEAR regulations came into force in the UK in 2003 and adopt a risk-based approach to protect personnel against fire and…
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A visit was made to Comma Oils site in Gravesend November 2016 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). Operations incorporate storage, blending and filling of various liquid components into finished (from 205L drummed to 5L containers) products. It was found that key flammable…
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A review visit was made to the Moove Lubricants (formerly Comma Oils) site in Gravesend in December 2019 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). Previously we had provided assistance in 2016 and 2018. Operations incorporate storage, blending and filling of various liquid…
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A visit was made to the Arran Aromatics site, Brodick, in August 2020 to consider compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), incorporating Amendment 1: June 2015. At the site, Arran Aromatics manufactures cosmetic, toiletry and home fragrance products for the retail sector. Recently, they…
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