ANALYST WELFARE GUIDANCE
Date Posted: 28 October 2025
To ensure a safe, respectful, and compliant working environment, the Female Analysts Working Group have developed a suite of practical documents that provide essential guidance on workplace behaviours, risk assessment, and safety procedures within the asbestos analytical industry. (Note: This is applicable to analysts of all genders)
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Risk Assessment (including Annex 1 Photos of common insufficient cleaning ‘hot spot’ areas and Annex 2 Welfare Standards Signposting Document) This document provides a structured approach to identifying and mitigating risks on-site. | May 2025 | |
Supplementary Guidance on Decontamination Requirements for Analysts’ undertaking 4-Stage Clearance The Supplementary Guidance on Decontamination Requirements for Analysts’ undertaking 4-Stage Clearance outlines best practices for both decontamination and personal safety protocols. | May 2025 | |
| Workplace Behaviours The Workplace Behaviours document sets expectations for professional conduct, addressing concerns such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination. | May 2025 | |
| Respect Charter We also introduce a Respect Charter, which all organisations are encouraged to sign, demonstrating their pledge to uphold these standards. Together, these documents create a comprehensive framework to protect both physical and mental well-being in the workplace. | May 2025 |