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Construction Risk Assessments & Dust Reports

Dust Risk Assessment & Training


Workplace dust is an important health issue which forms part of COSHH 2002 and Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) covers activities which may expose workers to construction dust. HSE have placed a large focus on construction, joinery and industries which create dust within the workplace.

New laws are being introduced this year to protect employees and visitors from dust, especially construction dust.  Ultra Protect consultants can provide risk assessments, advice, and training to ensure your compliance.

Dust Risk Assessments

With our dust risk assessment services, we will

  • Assess Dust Risks
  • Control Dust Risks
  • Review

 

Our specialists can help from planning through to completion. We provide pre-planning air quality management assessments, dust risk assessments and dust reports, and dust training at the board level through to labourers. Plus, we offer solutions to remove 95% of construction dust from the air.

Construction Dust

There are three main types of dust that you may find on construction sites.

These include: 

Health Risks Of Construction Dust

Construction dust is not just a nuisance; it can seriously damage your health, and some types can eventually even kill. More than 39,000 people in the UK have lung or respiratory issues resulting from workplace dust according to HSE. Regularly breathing these dusts over a long time can therefore cause life-changing lung diseases.


All workers within construction, who breathe in dust particles, should be aware of the damage they can do to the lungs and airways. Prolonged and repeated exposure can lead to:


  • Lung Cancer
  • Silicosis
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Asthma


Contact our team for a site visit

Protect yourself, your employees, site visitors, and more from the harmful effects of dust. Speak with our dust risk assessment experts to learn more and find out how you can improve and manage air quality on site.

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Dust Risk Assessment FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • Why is a dust risk assessment needed?

    Construction dust poses a serious threat to people’s health. This is taken seriously by local authorities and national legislation.  As such, dust management is often required to gain planning permission, and dust risk assessments are a fundamental aspect of effective dust management solutions.

  • What is the HSE dust limit?

    The Workplace Exposure Limit laid out by HSE is 3mg/m3 for hardwood and 5mg/m3 for softwood based on an eight-hour time-weighted average.

  • How do you measure dust in the workplace?

    We utilise a number of methods and specialised monitoring equipment to provide accurate analysis of the composition of the air on your site.

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