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Safety Guidance

Guidance on the Prevention of Dermatitis

  • Dermatitis occurs when the skin has an acute or chronic reaction to an irritant
  • Irritants may be physical, mechanical, chemical or biological
  • Robust controls and targeted PPE policy must be in place to prevent contact with irritants
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Guidance on the prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common work-related ailments. Musculoskeletal Disorders are particularly prevalent across a range of construction industry with as much as 30% of the workforce thought to be affected. Back injuries are commonly associated with workers on site and in laboratories whereas office based workers may be more susceptible to repetitive strain injuries and related problems. Designing work to avoid straining and over exertion is the best way to avoid injuries.

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Guidance on the prevention of Silicosis

  • Silicosis is a potentially fatal lung disease associated with the inhalation of dust that contains silica.
  • Silica is present in concrete and bricks as well as many rocks such as sandstone.
  • Geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers may be exposed to such dusts when working near drilling rigs, in soil and rock laboratories and on construction sites.
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Guidance on the prevention of skin cancers

Within the geotechnical and geoenvironmental industry, working outdoors is a fundamental component, with workers in these environments exposed to increased risk of developing skin cancers from exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV). The most common form of cancer.
Every year there are more than 3,000 cases of skin cancer caused as a result of outdoor work in construction and other industries.

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Guidance on work at height

Published in March 2014 Falls are the largest cause of accidental death in the construction industry. They account for around 50% of…

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