 Monday 4 October sees the start of a month-long HSE health initiative targeted at the construction sector. The focus is on respiratory risks associated with exposure to dust with HSE inspectors visiting construction sites across Great Britain throughout the month. Construction workers die every week from lung diseases caused by exposure to dust with many more suffering severe chronic long-term lung conditions. The initiative aims to: - support HSE's continuing strategy to improve the health of construction workers
- support industry by raising awareness of health issues in relation to dust exposure
Construction dust is a slow killer and employers, small builders and workers need to be aware of how dangerous and hazardous it can be to workers' long-term health. Inspectors will look to ensure those involved with construction projects know the risks, plan their work and use the right controls. Where poor standards are found, enforcement action will be taken. To find out more about the initiative view our latest press release and visit our WorkRight campaign website. You can also follow the campaign at HSE's Twitter, on Facebook, and LinkedIn pages. Industry support for the initiative includes: - The launch of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Make a Change 2021 (SMAC-21) campaign on 11 October aiming to get everyone who works in construction to re-engage with their own health, safety and wellbeing. SMAC-21 material includes a revised series of 'Conversation Starter' kits
|  COSHH Essentials direct advice sheets September 2021 saw HSE publish a new series of Dichloromethane (DCM) advice sheets. The information sheets will help those working with DCM in paint stripping, and also those using floor laying adhesives, to comply with duties under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) to control exposure to hazardous substances and protect workers' health. The new sheets include: - Advice for Managers (DCM0)
- Brushing or spraying adhesives and paint strippers at transient workplaces (DCM2)
DCM Competency training scheme webpage
The use of DCM as a paint stripper is prohibited unless it is for professional use by a competent person who has completed and passed the HSE competence training scheme and is certified. Before purchasing and/or using a DCM-based paint stripper, professionals must attend a mandatory training course. HSE has recently revised the webpage dedicated to the training scheme. This page allows companies/organisations to register as an approved HSE DCM training course provider and enables suppliers/retailers to verify HSE Certificates of Competence before DCM-based paint strippers can be legally purchased. | HSE has published a range of guidance and advice, to help make your workplace a safer place. Our Make your workplace safer guidance is for employers, but workers and the self-employed may also find it useful. It gives an overview of the things you should do to continue working safely during the pandemic. For all the latest information and advice visit our coronavirus web pages. In order to provide a safe learning environment some of our most popular courses and events are now available live online. Find out more and see the full schedule here. Upcoming courses and events include: Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Links for further guidance and information: Construction physical ill health risks: Vibration
COVID-19 spot check programme Links for further guidance and information: Spot checks and inspections during coronavirus
Lack of planning Links for further guidance and information: Planning for construction work
Work at height – working platforms Links for further guidance and information: Assessing all work at height
Work at height – fragile surfaces Links for further guidance and information: Fragile surfaces
Work at height – tower scaffolds Links for further guidance and information: Tower scaffolds Develop a career at HSE and help to protect lives. As the national occupational health and safety regulator, HSE offers a range of rewarding career opportunities. View a list of our latest vacancies. | 
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