Controlling exposures to prevent occupational lung disease in MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing workers are at high risk from fumes given off by welding and hot cutting processes which give off very fine particles that cause cancer, COPD and pnuemonia.
Controlling exposures to prevent occupational lung disease in MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing workers are at high risk from fumes given off by welding and hot cutting processes which give off very fine particles that cause cancer, COPD and pnuemonia.
Controlling exposures to prevent occupational lung disease in CONSTRUCTION
Construction workers are at high risk of contracting lung disease. In 2015, approximately 3,500 will die from cancer caused by past exposures to asbestos, 500 more from silica dust, and 5,500 will be diagnosed with occupational cancer.
The HI Management Standard
The Health in Industry Management (HI) Standard is a simple self-assessment tool to help you to better manage workplace health risks. It will enable you to identify strengths and weaknesses, set priorities and develop action plans.
Welding Fume Control Selector Tool
This web-tool is designed to complement the information on the Breathe Freely in Manufacturing webpages. It provides guidance on welding fume control for common welding tasks.