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Asbestos FibresInsulating boards, roofing, asbestos,
cement, cladding fibre gaskets, ducts, flues, floor tiles and guttering debris.
Mould SporesOrganic and animal debris at
demolition, renovation, maintenance and clearance sites
Wood DustSoft and hard wood, fibre boards,
plywood, chipboard and MDF
Silica DustStone, mortar, bricks, concrete blocks, kerbs, slabs, granite, tiles,
shale, sand and gravel
Flour DustFlour or grains like wheat, barley,
oats in bakeries, granaries, silos and production facilities
Welding FumesFumes from welding metals
IsocyanatesPaint spraying and use of
products containing isocyanates e.g. two pack paints
ChemicalsAdhesives and epoxy resin
Cement DustFrom handling dry cement
SAFETY FROM THE GROUND UPWith thanks to the Health and Safety Executive
Dust includes all airborne particles: general dust, wood, stone, sand and concrete, flour, grain, asbestos fibres, mould spores, fumes and chemicals and spray from two pack paints containing isocyanates.
It is estimated that 8000 people die each year from asbestos and work related lung disease. 156,000 suffer work related breathing or lung problems.
Small dust particles, invisible to the naked eye, are extremely dangerous and lodge deep in the lungs.
We offer alternative tools and dust monitoring, extraction and suppression equipment, PPE and training.
Lets clear the air on dust control
0845 606 6886Lets clear the air on dust control
www.speedyhire.co.uk/safety
Dust is deadly
With thanks to the Health and Safety Executive
Many activities create dust. Larger particles are trapped in the nose and throat and can cause irritation and illness. The smaller and most dangerous particles lodge deep in the lungs and can cause fatal diseases.
Asbestos causes mesothelioma, other lung cancers and asbestosis.
Wood dust causes nasal cancer and asthma.
Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) from stone dust causes silicosis and lung fibrosis.
Lead is toxic and can be inhaled or can enter the body via contamination for example from hands.
Welding fumes can cause diseases such as asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
Dusts can cause many respiratory diseases such as COPDs, including bronchitis and emphysema.
We offer alternative tools and dust monitoring, extraction and suppression equipment, PPE and training.
Dont let dust get airborne
0845 606 6886Lets clear the air on dust control
Nasal cancer, asthma
Wood dust Cutting, planing, sanding and boring wood and MDF
Stone dust Cutting kerbs and slabs, and working with concrete, granite, gravel and sand
Lung cancer, silicosis, COPD
Welding fumes and sprays Welding and sheet metal work. Isocyanates and two pack paints
Asbestos Demolition, refurbishment and maintenance projects
Mesothelioma lung cancer, asbestosis
COPD, asthma
SAFETY FROM THE GROUND UPwww.speedyhire.co.uk/safety
Spot the invisible killer
With thanks to the Health and Safety Executive
Small dust particles, invisible to the naked eye, are extremely dangerous and lodge deep in the lungs.
If there is a risk of creating dust, adopt these principles:
AVOID Avoid creating dust by doing the job another way.
PREVENT If dust creation is unavoidable, prevent exposure by providing adequate control measures, e.g extracting dust at source.
MINIMISE If you cant prevent exposure, you must reduce it to as low a level as is reasonably practical.
Use dust control measures. Dust monitoring equipment can assess the threat and if your equipment is working well.
Look out for your mate; you have a legal duty to take reasonable care of yourself and others around you.
If you cant control dust, PPE can give important protection. Choose the correct type and ensure it fits properly.
We offer alternative tools and dust monitoring, extraction and suppression equipment, PPE and training.
0845 606 6886Lets clear the air on dust control
Risk assessment is a legal requirementThe air around you may look and feel clean but, beware the invisible killer!
SAFETY FROM THE GROUND UPwww.speedyhire.co.uk/safety
PPE, your last line of defence
With thanks to the Health and Safety Executive
Before using PPE consider all ways of preventing and minimising dust exposure e.g. dust extraction.
When using PPE, make sure it is the correct type, that it fits properly and is in good condition.
Consider all forms of PPE, e.g. gloves and goggles.
For higher risk or regular exposure, use breathing apparatus when adequate exposure control cant be achieved by other means.
We offer alternative tools and dust monitoring, extraction and suppression equipment, PPE and training.
Use the right type and ensure it fits
0845 606 6886Lets clear the air on dust control
SAFETY FROM THE GROUND UPwww.speedyhire.co.uk/safety
Dust sucks
With thanks to the Health and Safety Executive
Use tools with extraction systems for cutting, drilling, sanding wood, stone, concrete blocks and kerbs.
Dont use ordinary vacs! Use a HEPA (H) filter dust control unit that removes large and small particles.
Dust levels in enclosed spaces can be very high, so use dust extraction equipment and the correct PPE.
For some tasks, water suppression systems and damping down is appropriate. This also improves tool efficiency and reduces vibration.
The use of dust monitoring equipment, lamps and samplers, may be necessary to ensure adequate protection.
Temporary polythene dust exclusion zones can limit contamination.
We offer alternative tools and dust monitoring, extraction and suppression equipment, PPE and training.
0845 606 6886Lets clear the air on dust control
Dont let dust get airborne
SAFETY FROM THE GROUND UPwww.speedyhire.co.uk/safety