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Posted By Safe System
Would i be right in assuming that when cutting up a concrete street path that there is a threat from Silica dust?
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Posted By paulw71
you would indeed
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Posted By Crim
Recent discussion here regarding prosecution of health and safety adviser who failed to carry our a suitable etc risk assessment (COSHH) of silica.
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Posted By Stephen J Barnes
A good introduction can be found in HSE INDG315(rev1) - free to download at http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg315.pdf
I am a consultant occupational hygienist and could assist you with personal exposure monitoring for RCS, statutory examination & testing of LEV systems and control measure advice. e.g. appropriate PPE & RPE. Please contact me 'off forum' should you require any further assistance.
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Posted By Nick TM Patience
Back to the specific situation, I assume that you would be cutting with a cut-off saw, probably petrol engined, if so the HSE have produced guidance for this very task it is in video and print format see these links:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/co...on/cleartheair/index.htm
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc830.pdf
In essence when carrying out this task use water suppression AND wear a P3 mask (and have waterproof trousers on).
Hope this helps.
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