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17 May 20231 minute read

Nationwide inspection campaign to focus on dust

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Nationwide inspection campaign to focus on dust

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be inspecting construction sites across the UK this May, June and July, to assess the respiratory risks posed by dust on-site.

Each year in the construction industry, there are thousands of preventable cases of irreversible lung disease due to past exposure to dust at work. These diseases often have a life-changing impact and can result in an early death.  

HSE’s chief inspector of construction, Michael Thomas, said: “Every year we see construction workers die from diseases caused or made worse by their work. This is unacceptable in the 21st century, when occupational lung disease is preventable. 

“We are urging employers and workers to take the necessary precautions today to protect their long-term lung health, to avoid them and their families suffering from the devastating impact that can result.” 

Inspections will focus on control measures employers are using to protect workers from inhaling construction dusts including silica (Respirable Crystalline Silica/RCS) and wood dust. 

They will also be seeking assurances that asbestos containing materials have been identified and removed or managed where necessary to prevent or reduce exposure.  

visit www.hse.gov.uk to learn more. 

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