The document discusses occupational lung disease in the construction industry. It notes that around 3,000 construction workers suffer from breathing or lung problems caused or exacerbated by their work each year. Common causes of occupational lung disease in construction include asbestos, silica dust, wood dust, welding fumes, paint fumes, and diesel exhaust. The document provides tips for reducing risk, such as using dust suppression techniques, proper ventilation, and personal protective equipment. The overall message is that occupational lung disease remains a significant problem and concerted efforts are needed to control exposures and prevent cases.

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Controlling Exposures to
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2. How many construction workers died last
year as a result of an accident at work?
a) 43
b) 135
c) 350
d) 350

3. How many construction workers died last
year as a result of an accident at work?
a) 43
b) 135
c) 350
d) 350

4. How many construction workers died last
year due to ill-health caused by their work?
a) 50
b) 150
c) 500
d) 5000

5. Other
industries,
4300
Construction,
3700
Deaths from Occupational Cancer

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Over 500 workers
believed to die
from exposure to
silica dust every
year

7. How many construction workers died last
year due to ill-health caused by their work?
a) 50
b) 150
c) 500
d) 5000 ?

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76 000 cases of
work-related ill
health

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Every year, around
3,000 workers in the
Construction sector
suffer from ‘breathing
and lung problems’
they believe are
caused or made worse
by their work

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What are the causes?

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Asbestos

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Silica containing dust

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Wood dust

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Welding fumes

16. Paint and other chemical
based products

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Diesel fume

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What can we do to
reduce the risks?

19. Use methods that
avoid creating dust

20. Use water suppression

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Source: http://www.hse.gov.uk/copd/casestudies/wetcut.htm

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Use local extraction

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Bin the broom!
Vacuum rather
than sweep up
dust

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What can YOU do?

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Make sure you
know about the
health hazards
and risks
created by your
work

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Read the label
to check for
health hazards

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Use dust suppression
methods to reduce the
amount of dust
generated
e.g. wet working and
local exhaust
ventilation systems.

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Use control
measures
correctly

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Keep your immediate
work area as clean
and tidy as possible.
Never dry sweep,
either use a vacuum
cleaner or dampen
down first

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Wear your mask
correctly; make
sure that it fits
correctly and is
in good condition

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