Dust on construction sites

Type of item
MS information
Country
Dinamarca
Year of publication
2017

Danish

Description

The web page presents a detailed guideline in pdf format outlining various options to prevent the formation of dusts at construction sites. It is aimed at builders, designers, advisors, employers, managers and workers whose job involves preventing dust on building sites. Dust on a construction site is often a serious problem — both for the workers and for the quality of the building.

Other data

Sector / Industry covered
Construcción y mantenimiento
Provider
Provider name (English)
Sector organisation for the work environment in construction
Provider name (Original)
Branchefællesskabet for arbejdsmiljø i Bygge & Anlæg
Type of provider
Employers organisations
Tasks covered
Construction
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Respiratory sensitizers
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Substance Description

Dust

Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Safety officers
Workers