Controlling exposures in
CONSTRUCTION
Construction workers are at a high risk of contracting lung disease. Exposure sources include asbestos, silica dust and welding fume.
Australia
Controlling exposures in
WELDING
Welders are exposed to metal fume and gases which can potentially cause lung diseases and cancer.
Controlling exposures in
ENGINEERED STONE (普通话)
Engineered stone workers are at high risk of acute and chronic silicosis if dust controls are not appropriate.
Controlling exposures in
MINING
Silicosis has made a re-occurrence in miners resulting in greater focus on controlling exposures and medical surveillance.
Controlling exposures in
QUARRYING
In recent years, Respirable Crystalline Silica has made a re-emergence. Guidance on minimising dust exposures has been developed.
HI Management Standard
The Health in Industry Management (HI) Standard self-assessment tool will help you to identify strengths & weaknesses, set priorities & develop action plans to help you to better manage workplace health risks.
