Articles tagged with "silica"
Long term silica dust exposure harms stonemason
As we have reported, the HSE has begun a drive to publicise the dangers of dust exposure in the workplace, and the construction sector is high on their target list in this respect. Whereas thei...
Silica dust safety warnings ignored by stone working firm
We have recently reported on HSE’s new campaign against silica dust and other harmful products that cause respiratory diseases. We can expect court cases such as this, that involve these...
New Guidance on cutting roof tiles with cutting discs
The HSE has worked with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to produce a new guidance sheet to inform and train those who have to cut roofing tiles to size – an innately...
The Dangers of Dust in Construction from Cement and Concrete
Silica – The hidden danger in Cement and Concrete
We often do not think about the abundant and commonly-used mineral, silica. It...