Dust

Since October 2021 HSE’s inspectors across Great Britain have been targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch.

Inspections focus on many things, including respiratory risks and occupational lung disease, looking at the control measures businesses have in place to protect their workers’ lungs from construction dust including silica, asbestos and wood dust.

This is part of HSE’s longer term health and work strategy to improve health within the construction industry.

While the primary focus of any inspection may be on dust, if an inspector identifies any other areas of concern, including immediate safety risks, they will take the necessary action to deal with them.

Inspectors will be looking for evidence of employers and workers knowing the risks, planning their work and using the right controls. If necessary, they will use enforcement to make sure people are protected.

So make sure you know the risks, and have all the appropriate PPE and other measures in place. 

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