A mobile welfare unit provides workers with essential facilities when working on site, such as a toilet and washroom area, a cooking area, and a resting area. Employers must meet the legal duty of care requirements for their employees by … Continue reading What is a Mobile Welfare Unit?

We all know how vital Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is when working with hazardous materials, but do you know how often it needs to be tested and maintained to ensure that it works efficiently? Our experts at Thermac have written … Continue reading How Often Should RPE be Tested?

It is vitally important to protect your lungs and airways from harmful particles, such as asbestos and silica  when working with hazardous substances. As such, fitted respiratory equipment must be correctly fitted to the face. In this article, we discuss … Continue reading Do You Have to Shave for a Face Fit Test?

Some workplaces environments have a higher risk of exposure to harmful and hazardous materials, such as asbestos. As such, some environments and jobs require that a mobile decontamination unit be present on-site and, in some cases, that all workers use … Continue reading What is a Mobile Decontamination Unit?