Controlling exposure to stone dust

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 201

Health and Safety Executive, 2022
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets

Abstract

Useful to employers and employees whose roles concern work with stone on construction sites. Covers health risks linked to stone dust exposure, relevant health and safety law, factors to take into account within the workplace and necessary control measures.

History

Supersedes web version of HSG201 (first edition, published 2001) which was adapted for online use from HSE’s current printed version - produced March 2010. First published 2001. Second edition 2022. Published by TSO (The Stationery Office), part of Williams Lea.

ISBN

9780717667369

Subjects

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

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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NBS

NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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