Managing construction health risks
English
Description
This website provides information about health risks at construction sites and how to manage them. It is subdivided into a section on general risk management in construction, controlling chemical risks and controlling physical risks, on cancer and construction as well as on resources, with links to further relevant information.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Provider name (Original)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Glues or Sealants
Applying Surface Coatings
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Construction
Handling Chemicals
Heating or Machining Plastics/Rubber
Removing Coatings
Biological hazard
Microbiological hazards (Microorganism)
Fungi
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Fibres
Gases
Liquids
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Solids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Asphyxiants
Carcinogens
Neurotoxic substances
Irritants
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Substance Description
silica, asbestos, lead, isocyanates, solvents, diesel enginde exhaust, carbon monoxide
CAS Number
14808-60-7
1332-21-4
7439-92-1
630-08-0
EC number
238-878-4
603-721-4
231-100-4
211-128-3
Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Target group
All (no specific target group)