Dust in the workplace. General principles of protection. 4th edition

Guidance Notes: Environmental Hygiene (EH) EH 44

Health and Safety Executive, 2013
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Guidance Notes: Environmental Hygiene (EH)

Abstract

Describes how to control exposure to dust at work to avoid ill health. Will assist in understanding what needs to be done to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) and provides advice on the precautions that may be needed to prevent or adequately control exposure. Aimed at employers and managers, but employees, health and safety representatives and health and safety professionals may also find this document useful.

History

Supersedes 3rd edition - produced April 2013.

Subjects

  • Dangerous substances (asbestos, explosives, etc)
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • Materials

Publisher History

The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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