Putting a dampener on engineered stone dust: What will HSE inspectors find on your site?
The use of engineered stone is a popular choice in construction projects, often for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, however cutting, grinding and polishing it can generate high levels of dust containing respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
If the dust is inhaled into the lungs, it can cause devastating, life limiting lung diseases including silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
That’s why HSE is currently conducting a nationwide inspection programme of more than 1,000 visits across fabricators of engineered stone to check that employers have implemented the correct controls to keep their workers safe.
But what happens when an HSE inspector arrives on site?
Are you confident your approach to engineered stone will stand up to scrutiny?
This session will cover the health risks associated with engineered stone, the responsibilities of clients, designers and contractors under CDM when specifying and selecting materials, and how better decisions can reduce risk across the supply chain.
Most importantly, HSE inspectors will explain what controls they are looking for during an inspection.
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