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Dust ControlToolbox Presentationspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
Dust is a BIG problemEvery year:30,0008,00040,0001,700suffer from work-relatedbreathing or lung problemsnew cases of skin diseasespeedyservices.com/intelligentsafetydie from dust-related illnessestimated new cases of asthma
But first a wordon competence Construction is a dangerous industry Improving competence is key toreducing accidents It’s people that often cause accidents Competence is skills, knowledgeand behaviour Competence is thinking about:– Self-awareness: get to know yourself– Situational awareness: expect theunexpected– Risk awareness: think outside the boxspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
Self-awarenessget to know yourself Think about YOURSELF and your role Consider your frame of mind Late nights and hang-overs can affect judgement Domestic disputes and emotional upsets affectconcentration All these can affect performance and safetyspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
Situational awarenessexpect the unexpected Don’t assume today will be the sameas yesterday. Things change Take note of the broader context inwhich you work Stop and think about what’s going onaround you Things change so expect theunexpected riskspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
Risk awarenessthink outside the box Risk awareness is more than risk assessment It recognises the additional risks of:– Age– Inexperience– Poor eyesight– Fading light– Language Consider out-of-context risk due to new jobsand unfamiliar surroundingsspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
What is dust? Asbestos fibres Mould spores Wood dust Paint fumes Silica fibres Chemicals Cement dust Welding fumesspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
The invisible killerIt’s the tiny particles,invisible to the nakedeye, that are the mostdangerous.speedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
Dust is deadlyStone (silica) dustLung cancer, silicosis,Chronic ObstructivePulmonary Disease(COPD)Wood dustNasal cancer and asthmaWelding fumesand spraysChronic ObstructivePulmonary Disease(COPD) and asthmaAsbestosMesothelioma lungcancer, asbestosisspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
Who is affected?Almost EVERYONE including: Maintenance Joiners Bricklayers Painters Electricians Engineers Demolition Carpenters Plumbersspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
What can wedo about it?Step 1Step 2Step 3AvoidPreventMinimiseCreating dust inthe first placeThe release of dustinto the airThe exposureto dustspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
How to control exposureAvoidCan you complete the task without creating dust?Block splitterCordless nail gunMagnum shearsRemember always consider dust free alternatives firstspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
How to control exposurePreventUse dust extraction or water suppression equipmentDust extractor unitWallchasing machineDiamond drilling rigFloor sawWelding fumes extractorDiamond grinderHeavy-duty masonry sawWheeled poly trolleyspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
How to control exposureMinimiseIf creating dust is unavoidable you must do everything possible tominimise exposureZip wallAir cubespeedyservices.com/intelligentsafetyWasher bowserPPE
Summary Competence is key – it’s skills, knowledge and behaviour Dust is deadly and must be prevented and controlled The smallest dust particles are the most dangerous Don’t let dust get airborne There is a full range of equipment available PPE is your last resort If in doubt, ask your supervisor Always think AVOID, PREVENT, MINIMISEspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
Quick quiz1. Competence requires skills andknowledge and what else?6. What diseases does dust cause?2. What are the three human factorswe need to focus on to improvecompetence?8. How can you reduce exposure to dust?3. What are the two main sets ofregulations that cover dust control?4. What types of dust do you know of?7. How many people are affected by dust?9. Is PPE your first line of defence or yourlast?10. Which products can help you controlexposure?5. Why is dust deadly?Remember you are responsible for yoursafety and that of your matesspeedyservices.com/intelligentsafety
Toolbox Presentation speesericescomintellientsaet. Dust is a BIG problem 30,000 suffer from work-related breathing or lung problems 40,000 new cases of skin disease . Asbestos Mesothelioma lung cancer, asbestosis Welding fumes and sprays Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma Stone (silica) dust
