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31Jan
Working With Asbestos
Working with Asbestos
The material
Asbestos , a naturally occurring mineral once widely used in construction for its flame-resistant and insulating properties. What is known now, but was not at the time, asbestos fibres when disturbed can become airborne and so pose a serious health hazard. This should be a major concern when planning surface preparation before painting or applying a coating to a floor. Floor grinding, scabbling or shot blasting can release microscopic asbestos fibres into the air, causing a dangerous...
21Dec
Why Safety Equipment Is Important
When all other safety precautions have been taken, safety equipment offers extra workplace security for employees. Knowing why they are essential and understanding their types and functions are necessary to make sure that the safety equipment provides the maximum amount of protection you need. Continue reading to learn how protective equipment can help improve safety in the workplace.
Reasons Why You Should Safety Equipment in the Workplace
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, protects the wearer from any physical damage or dangers that may...
21Dec
Dust Control: Why It’s Important for Your Project
Dust may be made of fine particles, but once it collects and spreads across a construction site, it gets especially hazardous to the health and harmful to the machines and equipment in the vicinity. Hence, dust control should not be considered an optional aspect when planning for the safety and security of a construction project.
Dust Control: What Is It?
Dust can be found in every construction work, be it a small- or large-scale project. As a result, dust control plays...
29Jul
Dust is the Enemy Here! – IMPORTANT UPDATE
Concrete, cement and dust from other construction materials contains crystalline silica which is recognised as the cause of several conditions, including silicosis, tuberculosis and lung cancer. The problem is that even low levels of dust inhaled over a long period of time can have devastating health consequencesLung disease – the dust enters the lungs and the fine minuscule particles embed themselves, and over time cause scarring. The immune system reacts but being unable to effectively attack the dust it inflames the...