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The Construction Dust Partnership

The Construction Dust Partnership (CDP) was created by HSE due to an investigation showing that many construction workers were at a risk of developing diseases

Electricity – overhead power lines

The law says that any work near electric overhead power lines must be carefully planned and carried out to avoid danger from accidental contact or

What are the health risks from asbestos?

Asbestos is responsible for over 4000 deaths every year. Younger people, if routinely exposed to asbestos fibres over time, are at greater risk of developing

Time to clear the air

People often work in air contaminated with dust, fume and other airborne hazards that can damage health or even lead to an early death. In

Trench Work

According to BS6031 Code of practice for earthworks, a trench is any excavation whose length greatly exceeds it width. They sometimes qualify under the Confined