Project for Reducing Respiratory Disease in Kerb, Paving and Block Cutting

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Important web links:

Time to clear the air! Protect your lungs when using cut-off saws DVD 

Interpave guidelines help eliminate health hazards when installing concrete paving blocks, flags and kerbs

Time to clear the air! Protect your lungs when using cut-off saws leaflet

Time to clear the air - paving the way for healthier work press release

Managing respiratory health risks in construction - HSE web site

WorkSafe BC video of how RCS affects the lungs - YouTube 

News  

• The delivery phase of the project has now been completed and a report detailing what has been delivered and the outcomes is being prepared. Read and comment on the draft report in the project documents folder. Deadline for comments is the 17th September 2010 and we welcome any information to help evaluate the outcomes of this work.

• HSE are working with stakeholders to explore the possibility of tackling all health issues associated with working with kerb, paving and block materials as a single supply chain project. This may include manual handling, respiratory disease, noise and hand arm vibration issues. This more expansive approach is in line with HSE's current strategy.

• The Sector Information Minute that has been produced to support the enforcement is now available from the HSE website at the following web address:

  http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sectors/construction/020901.htm