Manufacturing workers are at high risk from fumes given off by welding and hot cutting processes which give off very fine particles that cause cancer, COPD and pnuemonia.
This web-tool is designed to complement the information on the Breathe Freely in Manufacturing webpages. It provides guidance on welding fume control for common welding tasks. A panel of experts from industry, consultancies, academia and the HSE formed a working group to create this web-tool in order to inform managers and supervisors of welders about the best welding fume controls available to protect their health.
Welding Fume Control Selector Tool
Now Launched
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Controlling exposures to prevent
occupational lung disease in
MANUFACTURING
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Controlling exposures to prevent
occupational lung disease in
CONSTRUCTION
Construction workers are at high risk of contracting lung disease. In 2015, approximately 3,500 will die from cancer caused by past exposures to asbestos, 500 more from silica dust, and 5,500 will be diagnosed with occupational cancer.
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The Health in Industry Management (HI) Standard is a simple self-assessment tool to help you to better manage workplace health risks. It will enable you to identify strengths and weaknesses, set priorities and develop action plans.
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launched in early 2017 by the Health in Construction Leadership Group with the support of the British Safety Council. - It is sector-wide programme intended to help improve and promote positive mental health across the construction industry in the UK. more>>
A campaign from HSE protecting people by managing risk in a proportionate and effective way, supporting innovation and increasing productivity.
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