What the Occupational Hygiene Unit does and information about the staff. What is Occupational Hygiene?Occupational Hygiene is the application of scientific, technological and managerial principles to the protection of the health of persons at work, and those outside the workplace, through the prevention or reduction of risks to health which are presented by chemical, physical or biological agents.What services does the Unit provide?The Occupational Hygiene and Projects Manager can provide guidance on general health and safety matters as well as specific occupational hygiene related subjects.These include:Noise monitoring and adviceTemperature and humidity monitoring and adviceDust monitoring and adviceLighting measurements and adviceRespirator face-fit testing and guidance on wearing of respiratorsChemical / hazardous substances safetyAccident investigationsPersonal protective equipment (PPE) adviceTransport and travel safety advice and guidanceGeneral health and safety issuesProcure external services for monitoring or sampling of hazardous substances if required.Guidance on most of the above is available at https://www.ed.ac.uk/health-safety/guidanceContact Occupational Hygiene Unit Health and Safety Department The University of Edinburgh Contact details Work: +44 (0)131 651 4261 Email: occupational.hygiene@ed.ac.uk Senior Health and Safety AdviserCurrently VacantVacant Health and Safety Projects AssistantAngharad JenkinsAngharad has a BSc in Environmental Geosciences and an MSc in Ecosystem Services, awarded by the University of Edinburgh.She also has the following health and safety qualifications: IOSH 'Managing Safely', NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health.Angharad is involved in a number of projects including, the personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEPs) system and the COSHH Health Passport System. In addition, Angharad acts as the School Safety Adviser for the Department. Angharad Jenkins - currently on maternity leave Health and Safety Projects Assistant Occupational Hygiene Unit Contact details Work: +44 (0)131 650 2466 Email: Angharad.Jenkins@ed.ac.uk Health and Safety Technical AssistantScott McLaughlinScott joined the department in January 2023. His role is split evenly with Occupational Hygiene and the Radiation Protection Unit.He has an HND in Engineering Systems with renewable energies and SEMTA Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Modern Apprenticeship qualification, as well as the IOSH 'Managing Safely' qualification. He has over 13 years of experience managing research laboratory facilities and working in mechanical workshops within The University of Edinburgh.Scott is the department’s main Face Fit tester, providing training in respect of respiratory protective equipment and the Operator of the radiation instrument test facility. He is involved in a number of additional projects for both units, such as assisting with the management of the accident & incident reporting system, radiation leak testing and radiation waste uplift. Scott McLaughlin Health and Safety Technical Assistant Occupational Hygiene Unit Contact details Work: +44 (0)131 651 4583 Email: Scott.McLaughlin@ed.ac.uk Related linksThe British Occupational Hygiene SocietyInstitution of Occupational Safety and HealthUniversity Chemical Safety ForumAustralian Institute of Occupational HygienistsAmerican Industrial Hygiene AssociationInstitute of Safety in Technology and Research This article was published on 2024-07-22
