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| HSE asbestos ebulletin Issued: 17 May 2023  HSEâs Asbestos and You campaign urges people to be aware of disturbing asbestos, especially when renovating and refurbishing properties built before the year 2000.   This month, 2 new free resources have been launched for workers to test and enhance their knowledge about asbestos and the risks associated with it.  For more guidance about managing and working safely with asbestos, visit our website. |
| HSEâs Asbestos and You campaign urges tradespeople working in construction to be aware of disturbing asbestos. Find out if you know enough to protect yourself and others from exposure to asbestos fibres by taking the Asbestos and You quick quiz.  You can share your results with others on social media and with those you work with to see how they do. Last month we held a webinar in partnership with The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). This webinar is now available to watch for free on YouTube when itâs convenient to you.  From the 1-hour long webinar youâll get an understanding of HSEâs Asbestos and You campaign and hear from experts who discuss the risks that continue to be associated with asbestos, particularly with younger workers. Speakers include: Louise Hosking, IOSHâs Immediate Past President as chair Archie Mitchell, HSE Head of Asbestos Unit for Building Safety & Construction Division Liam Bradley from Bauder Ltd, who shares his experience of living with pleural mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure Nathanael Challacombe of the IOSH Construction Group Help raise awareness that asbestos didnât disappear when it was banned in the UK and remains in places that you might not expect. Join the many organisations supporting the Asbestos and You campaign by downloading the campaign toolkit and resources to share with your networks. Download the campaign toolkit (.pdf) Download and share social media graphics Visit the Asbestos and You campaign website Although not asbestos-related, you may be interested to know that HSE are carrying out a targeted health inspection initiative, from Monday 15 May to Friday 14 July. This focuses on the respiratory risks to construction workers from exposure to silica and wood dust.  See more information and advice for employers, workers and small builders to work safely: Visit the Dust Kills website: Construction Dust â Work Right to keep Britain safeÂ
Download advice for employers: Construction Dust Information Sheet (CIS 36) (.pdf)Â
 Download advice for workers: Construction Dust Busy Builder Sheet (CIS 78) (.pdf) |
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