Construction dust is not just a nuisance it can be a major health hazard. In this informative episode, Colin is discussing how the HSE and other stakeholders are working to control dust hazards.

Chris currently heads the HSE health risk management unit within the policy team, interfacing between operational and the policymakers. They discuss the work of the HSE in this area and the ways in which companies can control and manage the risk successfully.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
We want people to go home healthy, it is a clear and simple message about what we want to achieve.
When you first place a design on a piece of paper any changes are easy to make when the change is made on site the cost and risk have increased exponentially
The biggest areas we have concerns about are long latency illness where the disease doesn’t manifest itself until much later.
It's not what you see at the moment but what will be seen in the future and the effects from exposure to dust are not seen until much later.
We are undertaking a big social media campaign to raise awareness
inspections are an important part of improvement, but we are looking to ultimately change people’s long-term behaviour.
It is seen as tomorrows problem, but we want to make sure people are aware of it today
Silica dust can scar your lungs and is linked to cancer and the dust from natural products such as wood are also a risk.
People are not aware because it takes so long to manifest itself

What should businesses be doing to control or eliminate risks?
Reviewing the materials used and the equipment to reduce and control dust.
Controlling at the source is about stopping the dust escaping. It needs to be captured in some way.
The key thing people get wrong is not recognising the risk at all or they think a mask is an adequate control when it is only good as a last resort
It's vital that people gain a better understanding of the risks. There is information easily available from the Construction Dust Partnership and the HSE

 

BEST MOMENTS

‘Everything has to work well and is only as good as its weakest part’

‘People are not aware because it takes so long to manifest itself’

‘It’s not what you see at the moment but what will be seen in the future’

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

 The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast

The Construction Dust Partnership

https://www.hse.gov.uk/

 

ABOUTTHE HOST

Colin’sBiography

 

‘Making health and safety as important as everything else we do.’

This is the belief that Colin is passionate about and through his consultancy Influential

Management Group (IMG) is able to spread into the industry.

Colin works at a strategic level with company owners and board members. He helps business leaders establish and achieve their health and safety ambitions.

He has developed a number of leading competency improvement programmes

That are delivered across industry and his strengths are his ability to take a practical approach to problem solving and being able to liaise at all levels within an organisation.

Colin also runs a company that vets contractors online and a network that develops and support H&S consultancies to become better businesses. Colin chairs the Construction Dust Partnership, an industry collaboration directly involving many organisations, including the Health and Safety Executive.

He is a Post Graduate Tutor at Strathclyde University and a highly sought-after health and safety speaker and trainer.

He has a Post Graduate Certificate in Safety and Risk management, an engineering degree and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Construction dust is not just a nuisance it can be a major health hazard. In this informative episode, Colin is discussing how the HSE and other stakeholders are working to control dust hazards.
Chris currently heads the HSE health risk management unit within the policy team, interfacing between operational and the policymakers. They discuss the work of the HSE in this area and the ways in which companies can control and manage the risk successfully.
&nbsp;
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>We want people to go home healthy, it is a clear and simple message about what we want to achieve.</li>
<li>When you first place a design on a piece of paper any changes are easy to make when the change is made on site the cost and risk have increased exponentially</li>
<li>The biggest areas we have concerns about are long latency illness where the disease doesn&rsquo;t manifest itself until much later.</li>
<li>It's not what you see at the moment but what will be seen in the future and the effects from exposure to dust are not seen until much later.</li>
<li>We are undertaking a big social media campaign to raise awareness</li>
<li>inspections are an important part of improvement, but we are looking to ultimately change people&rsquo;s long-term behaviour.</li>
<li>It is seen as tomorrows problem, but we want to make sure people are aware of it today</li>
<li>Silica dust can scar your lungs and is linked to cancer and the dust from natural products such as wood are also a risk.</li>
<li>People are not aware because it takes so long to manifest itself</li>
</ul>
What should businesses be doing to control or eliminate risks?
<ul>
<li>Reviewing the materials used and the equipment to reduce and control dust.</li>
<li>Controlling at the source is about stopping the dust escaping. It needs to be captured in some way.</li>
<li>The key thing people get wrong is not recognising the risk at all or they think a mask is an adequate control when it is only good as a last resort</li>
<li>It's vital that people gain a better understanding of the risks. There is information easily available from the Construction Dust Partnership and the HSE</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
BEST MOMENTS
&lsquo;Everything has to work well and is only as good as its weakest part&rsquo;
&lsquo;People are not aware because it takes so long to manifest itself&rsquo;
&lsquo;It&rsquo;s not what you see at the moment but what will be seen in the future&rsquo;
&nbsp;
VALUABLE RESOURCES
&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-interesting-health-safety-podcast/playlists/podcast">The Interesting Health &amp; Safety Podcast</a>
<a href="https://www.citb.co.uk/about-citb/partnerships-and-initiatives/construction-dust-partnership/">The Construction Dust Partnership</a>
<a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/">https://www.hse.gov.uk/</a>
&nbsp;
ABOUT THE HOST
Colin&rsquo;s Biography
&nbsp;
&lsquo;Making health and safety as important as everything else we do.&rsquo;
This is the belief that Colin is passionate about and through his consultancy Influential
Management Group (IMG) is able to spread into the industry.
Colin works at a strategic level with company owners and board members. He helps business leaders establish and achieve their health and safety ambitions.
He has developed a number of leading competency improvement programmes
That are delivered across industry and his strengths are his ability to take a practical approach to problem solving and being able to liaise at all levels within an organisation.
Colin also runs a company that vets contractors online and a network that develops and support H&amp;S consultancies to become better businesses. Colin chairs the Construction Dust Partnership, an industry collaboration directly involving many organisations, including the Health and Safety Executive.
He is a Post Graduate Tutor at Strathclyde University and a highly sought-after health and safety speaker and trainer.
He has a Post Graduate Certificate in Safety and Risk management, an engineering degree and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Welcome to the Interesting Health and Safety Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Safety FM!

A lot of people see health and safety as a really boring subject. Too much red tape, too many systems and procedures. A lot of things getting stopped by the safety police. Colin brings a different take on this; Ok at times it is still serious but Colin brings the topic to life in an interesting and challenging way. If you are serious about making a difference to your team then this podcast will help you run some great health and safety initiatives. A mix up of short messages, top interviews, opinions and great practical advice. Out twice a week Colin’s different takes on this subject will surprise you, annoy you, make you laugh and cry and remember if you are boring then don’t bother listening. Whether you’re a leader, senior manager, at the sharp end or a health and safety professional there is something here for you. Colin’s mantra is to make health and safety as important as everything else you do because that is what he believes. Thanks for taking the time to check this out

Welcome to the Interesting Health and Safety Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Safety FM!
A lot of people see health and safety as a really boring subject. Too much red tape, too many systems and procedures. A lot of things getting stopped by the safety police. Colin brings a different take on this; Ok at times it is still serious but Colin brings the topic to life in an interesting and challenging way. If you are serious about making a difference to your team then this podcast will help you run some great health and safety initiatives. A mix up of short messages, top interviews, opinions and great practical advice. Out twice a week Colin&rsquo;s different takes on this subject will surprise you, annoy you, make you laugh and cry and remember if you are boring then don&rsquo;t bother listening. Whether you&rsquo;re a leader, senior manager, at the sharp end or a health and safety professional there is something here for you. Colin&rsquo;s mantra is to make health and safety as important as everything else you do because that is what he believes. Thanks for taking the time to check this out

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