Ever wondered what happens when a person inhales dust? This resource from www.teachengineering.org is a simple pictogram which describes every stage of inhalation. The lungs are constantly exposed to danger from the dusts we breathe. Luckily, the lungs have another …
This HSE CoSHH Essentials in Quarrying sheet describes good practice using control cabins or vehicle cabs with forced filtration. It does not apply to underground working. The design should cover the following points: Pre-filters to protect the main filter if coarse …
This section of the HSE website evaluates typical exposure from Dyes and Dyeing processes. It covers a variety of controls (including LEV) as solutions in lowering exposure. http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/dyes-dyeing.htm Exposure to dyes Dyes used in textile finishing have many different, complex …
Taken from the first page of this report: Many processes in the construction industry create large quantities of dust; often materials used in construction contain silica. If the dust emissions from these processes are not controlled they can cause exposures …
COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It takes the form of straightforward advice in ‘factsheets’ called ‘control guidance sheets’. There are two types of sheets, industry-specific ‘direct …
This is a leaflet produced by the HSE aimed at raising awareness that flour dust can cause asthma. It has some practical examples of activities conducted in the food production and ways to lower exposure. Aimed at Employers and Employees …
This HSE guidance is aimed at employers, managers and workers who use or plan to use cadmium-containing products and materials. It is also relevant to those who may be working on materials that may include cadmium-containing solders. To download this …
Clean up your act video by the HSE demonstrates the high exposures you can get sweeping up or blowing down compared to using a vacuum with HEPA filters.
The following is taken from http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/dust.htm Dust Why dust is a problem Dust can cause explosions[1]. Textile process dusts, in particular wool and cotton, can also cause byssinosis (cotton dust), occupational asthma and respiratory irritation – see more information below …
COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It takes the form of straightforward advice in ‘factsheets’ called ‘control guidance sheets’. There are two types of sheets, industry-specific ‘direct …
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