Construction dust is not just a nuisance; it can seriously damage your health and some types can eventually even kill. Regularly breathing these dusts over a long time can therefore cause life-changing lung diseases such as Lung Cancer, Silicosis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Asthma.
However, most of these diseases take a long time to develop. Dust can build up in the lungs and harm them gradually over time. The effects are often not immediately obvious. Unfortunately, by the time it is noticed the total damage done may already be serious and life changing. It may mean permanent disability and early death.
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Construction Dust is a general term used to describe different dusts that you may find on a construction site. There are three main types:
• Silica dust - created when working on silica- containing materials like concrete, mortar and sandstone (also known as respirable crystalline silica or RCS)
• Wood dust - created when working on softwood, hardwood and wood-based products like MDF and plywood
• Lower toxicity dusts - created when working on materials containing very little or no silica. The most common include gypsum (eg in plasterboard), limestone, marble and dolomite.
AGA's consultants are trained in line with fit2fit requirements standard to ensure personnel exposed to dust as a byproduct of their trade are protected. As well as testing personnel, the consultants offer advice on best practice to suitably manage dust extraction, control measures and RPE use and maintenance.
Contact AGA on 03300 88 65 85 for further information or visit www.aga-ltd.co.uk.
