Dust Posters

Space invaders

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.


Dont let dust get airborne


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


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.



Risk assessment is a legal requirementThe air around you may look and feel clean but, beware the invisible killer!


PPE, your last line of defence


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.


Use the right type and ensure it fits



Dust sucks


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.



Dont let dust get airborne


Documents

Dust Posters