14. www.breathefreely.org.uk www.bohs.org
Controlling Exposures to
Prevent occupational lung disease
in the construction industry
Many materials used in the construction industry
contain crystalline silica
Regular exposure to high levels of dust containing
respirable crystalline silica can cause silicosis and
lung cancer
15. www.breathefreely.org.uk www.bohs.org
Controlling Exposures to
Prevent occupational lung disease
in the construction industry
Although the use of asbestos has been
banned in the UK, asbestos is still present in
many buildings constructed before the 1980’s
26. We can’t do this on our own!
So, we’re working with other
organisations that are taking
initiatives to reduce ill health
in the construction industry
27. A BOHS led initiative to reduce respiratory
disease in the construction industry
www.breathefreely.org.uk
28. www.breathefreely.org.uk www.bohs.org
Controlling Exposures to
Prevent occupational lung disease
in the construction industry
BOHS
Media
partners
Construction
companies
Trade Unions
Trades
associations
Construction
clients
Other
professional
bodies
HSE
Relevant
charities
Politicians
Commercial
providers
34. A management standard developed to help ensure
health hazards arising from the construction industry
are identified, assessed and managed in order to
prevent or reduce the risk to worker health.
35. Fact sheets highlight the main hazards,
highest risks and preferred control options for
all the key construction trades