Health and Safety Bulletin (May/2023)
Health and Safety Bulletin (May/2023)
Dust Kills Construction Dust – What you need to know as a busy builder
HSE inspection initiative for the construction sector targeting respiratory health risks site inspections across Great Britain start next week.
How dust is managed on site is a matter of life and death. Construction workers are dying and many more become chronically ill because construction dust can cause serious lung disease. Employers have a legal duty to control dust effectively and protect their workers’ lung health.
Starting next week, HSE will be carrying out a targeted health inspection initiative focusing on the respiratory risks to
construction workers from exposure to silica and wood dust. Running from Monday 15 May 2023 – Friday 14 July, the inspection initiative and supporting Dust Kills campaign aim to support industry by raising awareness of health issues in relation to dust exposure and the importance of effective control measures to improve the long-term health of those working in construction.
Are you confident that you have the effective controls in place to protect yourself and your workers?
Dust kills. Act now to protect your future. Stay safe around construction dust. HSE have advice for employers, workers and small builders to work safely. You can visit:
• HSE campaign website Construction Dust – Work Right to keep Britain safe
Construction Dust – Work Right to keep Britain safe
Download HSE dust fact sheets to plan your work, stop dust getting into the air and use the right controls at the bottom of the page:
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