LEVCentral Expert Commentary Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) remains one of the most significant occupational health hazards in the quarrying industry. While many quarry processes rely on water suppression and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) to reduce airborne dust, there are situations …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) remains one of the most serious occupational health hazards affecting the stone industry. Activities such as sawing, cutting, grinding, polishing, drilling and chiselling natural or engineered stone can generate large quantities of respirable …
A Practical Manager’s Guide to Preventing Silicosis in the Engineered Stone Industry This BOHS guidance has been developed as a practical management resource to help employers, supervisors and workers understand the risks associated with engineered stone and the measures required …
HSE’s Landmark Guidance on Engineered Stone and Silica Dust Control The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published dedicated guidance covering the health risks associated with working engineered stone and the measures required to control exposure to respirable crystalline silica …
Practical Guidance for Controlling Respirable Crystalline Silica in Brick and Tile Manufacturing The HSE Brick and Tile Guidance Series (BK Series) provides practical task-specific guidance for controlling worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and other airborne dusts within the …
Practical Guidance for Controlling Silica Exposure in the Ceramics Industry The HSE Ceramics Guidance Series (CR Series) provides practical task-specific guidance for controlling worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) within the ceramics manufacturing industry. Produced as part of the …
HSE Research Report RR1126 examines the effectiveness of in-cab air filtration systems fitted to plant vehicles used in dusty work environments. The research focused on the quarry industry but the findings are equally applicable to construction, demolition, mining, waste management, …
This HSE guidance highlights the significant health risks associated with respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure in the construction industry. Silica is a naturally occurring mineral found in materials such as concrete, brick, mortar, sandstone, tiles and many other common construction …
This parliamentary report examines the continuing problem of silicosis and respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure in the UK, concluding that the disease remains significantly under-recognised despite being entirely preventable. The report highlights that approximately 600,000 UK workers are exposed to …
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