The surface finishing industry is a part of nearly all major manufacturing sectors with the core ones being automotive, construction, oil and gas, and aerospace. In 2015/16, the industry contributed an estimated £13.5bn to the UK economy.
Processes within the surface finishing industry, by their very nature, produce a wide range of substances including dust, vapours, fumes, and gases which all organisations must effectively monitor and control in order to minimise any health and safety issues.