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Construction dust

Date of publication:
2020
ISBN:
N/A
Series code:
CIS36 (version 3)

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Construction dust is not just a nuisance – it can seriously damage your health. Regularly breathing in these dusts over a long time can cause life-changing lung diseases.

This information sheet is for employers. It tells you what you need to know to prevent or adequately control the risks from construction dust.

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  1. Publicationshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/PUBNS/index.htm
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  3. Download a free copy - CIS36https://www.hse.gov.uk/PUBNS/cis36.pdf
  4. A brief guide to COSHH https://www.hse.gov.uk/PUBNS/indg136.htm
  5. Using cut-off saws A guide to protecting your lungs https://www.hse.gov.uk/PUBNS/indg461.htm
  6. Respiratory protective equipment at work https://www.hse.gov.uk/PUBNS/books/hsg53.htm
  7. Construction Micrositehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/index.htm
  8. COSHHhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/index.htm
  9. RPEhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/respiratory-protective-equipment/index.htm
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