Protecting construction workers from silica dust: The “new asbestos”

As the intense focus on silica dust continues, Tim Turney from air monitoring equipment specialist Casella shares his insights on protecting construction workers

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) inspected construction sites throughout June 2022 as part of its month-long respiratory health initiative, Dust Kills. As the watchdog checks that employers and workers know the risks, plan their tasks and use the right controls, other initiatives are taking place to crack down on silica dust. Read more: pbctoday.co.uk