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How to manage and control construction dust
In the industry, dust is an inevitable part of construction projects, particularly during certain parts of the year. Not only does dust pose a health risk to workers, but it can cause valuable tools to get dirty or damaged.
To minimise the impacts on the environment and those working on construction sites, implementing dust control measures is vital.
Many jobs, such as cutting materials like concrete and wood, can create dust on a construction site. When the ground dries out, it is natural that dust will form from the soil and gravel, and it can be made worse when heavy vehicles are being moved across the site.
This guide takes a look at the regulations around dust control and explore the temporary protection solutions that can be used to control construction dust.
Dust Control Regulations
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations state that you must protect against the risks from hazardous construction dust.
According to the HSE, there are three key points you need to consider when it comes to construction site dust control.
Assess: It is recommended that you plan and implement guidelines for controlling dust from construction sites, identify health hazards, assess them, and involve workers in managing the risks.
Control: After you have clear plans in place, you need to act on them by preventing risks before work starts, controlling any remaining risks and training workers.
Review: This stage involves supervising workers, maintaining the controls you have in place, and monitoring these controls to ensure they are working and acting on any issues.
Effective Ways To Prevent Dust
Educating and Training Construction Workers
One way to help your workers understand the importance of construction dust control and the effects of dust is to educate and train them.
Better measures and awareness from employees can lead to increased compliance with protection guidelines.
Whether you are refurbishing a property or building a new home on a construction site, this guide highlights some of the best dust control measures you can put in place. At Beck, you can use various protection products, including door protection products or floor protection.
