The safe handling and use of metalworking fluids

The United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship Group, in conjunction with HSE, has recently completed production of a DVD ‘The Safe Handling and Use of Metal Working Fluids’. The DVD runs for approximately 35 minutes, is modular and allows topic selection via a menu. The content

• describes the hazards to the respiratory system and skin which can arise when fluid management is poor and workplace precautions inadequate;
• places strong emphasis on suitable and sufficient risk assessment, exposure control, fluid monitoring, employee training and health surveillance;
• illustrates the importance of good working practices;

The DVD is intended to provide an information and training resource for both users and the lubricants industry.The content of the DVD is reproduced below.

To obtain a copy of the DVD, please contact your fluid supplier in the first instance, or UKLA if your supplier is not a member.