The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV) is a collective of trade and professional bodies gathering intelligence, sharing advice and speaking directly with government on issues affecting members in the current COVID-19 crisis: http://cicvforum.co.uk/
Useful information
These links provide a wide range of information that SHEP members may find useful:
HSE Manufacturing Sector Plan: http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/strategiesandplans/sector-plans/manufacturing.pdf
Guidance on face fit testing: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg479.pdf
Welding Fume Control COSHH Essentials Sheets: Click here.
Good Practice Guide for Safe Handling and Disposal of Metalworking Fluids: http://www.ukla.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/UKLA-HSE-Good-Practice-Guide-for-Safe-Handling-and-Disposal-of-Metalworking-Fluids.pdf
Metalworking Fluid Control COSHH Essentials Sheets: www.hse.gov.uk/metalworking/ecoshh.htm
Welding fume safety alert – February 2019: http://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/mild-steel-welding-fume.htm
Welding Fume and Metalworking Fluid Seminar: Download information here
Filmed interview of Dr David Fishwick interviewing former plate welder, Phil Hynes. Phil developed occupational asthma as a result of exposure to weld fume: https://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/assets/videos/dr-david-fishwick-interviews-phil-Hynes.mp4