Breathe Freely in Construction
Construction
Managers Toolkit
Toolbox Talks & Visual Standards
A concise summary of the health hazards arising from the construction industry and how the Breathe Freely campaign aims to address them.
includes:
Powerpoint downloads.
COSHH Guides
Managing health risks and understanding how occupational hygiene fits into the construction industry.
Includes:
Pdf and Word downloads.
Site Checklists
These checklists will help you on site in managing workplace health risks in relation to the following:
COSHH
Lead
Asbestos
Silica.
They will help you to pinpoint weaknesses and give tips on things you need to be aware of or have in place.
Includes:
Pdf and Xcel downloads.
Construction
Guides & Fact Sheets
Overview Brochure
A concise summary of the health hazards arising from the construction industry and how the Breathe Freely campaign aims to address them.
Pdf download
Protecting Workers Health in Construction
Managing health risks and understanding how occupational hygiene fits into the construction industry.
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Construction Trade Fact Sheets
Find out about the hazards and risks for specific trades including understand the hazards, control options, managing the risk and workplace exposure limits.
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RPE Factsheet on Facial Hair
Outlines facts & best practice for the use of Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) when issued as a means of control to prevent the inhalation of hazardous substances at work where users have facial hair.
Pdf download
Worker Case Studies
3 case studies highlighting the critical need for us to come together and act now to protect today’s construction workers so that they don’t suffer the same fate.
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What can an Occupational Hygienist help with
Understand the role of occupational hygienists and how they can help you. Health risk assessments, control measures and training and communication.
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The HI Management
Standard in Construction
The HI Management Standard
in Construction Tool
This tool is for use by managers responsible for health and safety on construction sites.It contains instructions, 8 assessment framework tools that relate to the 6 leading indicators and finally an action plan.
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Sign up to Support Breathe Freely
Demonstrate your commitment to protecting the health of construction workers by pledging here to adopt the HI Standard, sign up for more information or becoming an official supporter.
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