Case Studies

Drake Lapthorn has been recommended by…

“McCarthy Environmental has been using Drake Lapthorn’s services for 2 years and has found their service to be highly competitive and great value for money. Drake Lapthorn has saved McCarthy Environmental time and money especially for our Occupational Hygiene requirements. The personal service and attention to details are reasons why McCarthy Environmental comes back to Drake Lapthorn time and again to carry out specialist Health and Safety tasks for my business.”
Mick McCarthy, Managing Director, McCarthy Environmental

Occupational hygiene

INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING

COMPANY: MANUFACTURER OF GRANITE KITCHEN WORKTOPS

SCOPE OF PROJECT: Personal monitoring of 4 operatives.

DETAIL: Monitoring was completed for both respirable crystalline silica and total inhalable dust to determine the operator exposure levels. The Occupational Hygiene Report detailed the operator exposure levels, whether these exceeded the associated workplace exposure limits. Recommendations were detailed regarding working practices, the use of LEV to reduce operator exposure and, as a last resort, the provision of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) to the operators.

Legionella Risk Assessments

INDUSTRY: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

COMPANY: MANAGING AGENT

SCOPE OF PROJECT: Completion of legionella risk assessment at 34 properties

DETAIL: The project included scheduling of the visits to undertake the risk assessments, the completion of the reports detailing recommendations to ensure that the control of legionella at each property is maintained. The project included the provision of schematics for the properties indicating both the domestic hot and cold water supply.

LEV

INDUSTRY: AUTOMOTIVE

COMPANY: MANUFACTURER OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS

SCOPE OF PROJECT:  Completion of statutory 14 month LEV examinations

DETAIL: All of the company’s 25 systems were examined to determine whether satisfactory control of the hazardous substance generated by the process is being provided and to highlight any areas of concern that require addressing to improve control.  In terms of implementation, guidance was given regarding log books and user manuals to ensure systems are maintained and used correctly.

Health & Safety Management and Training

INDUSTRY: Shopfitter

COMPANY: SME

SCOPE OF PROJECT: Update of health and safety policy and procedures

DETAIL: A full review of all current procedures, risk assessments and methods statements. Support provided on the completion of suppliers’ health and safety questionnaires. Review of current training requirements and identification of areas in which additional training would be beneficial.