| Document ID (ISN) | 65604 |
| CIS number |
95-2105 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-0768-2 |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Contract Research Report CRR 73/1995
|
| Author(s) |
Ferguson I.
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Dust and noise in the construction process |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1995. 38p. 43 ref. Price: GBP 10.00. |
| Abstract |
This report gives advice on methods of eliminating and controlling dust and noise hazards during the construction process by means of the correct specification of materials, components and assembly processes. Contents: definition of terms; principles of risk assessment and control; dust hazards during demolition, grit blasting, asbestos removal, handling loose powders and other activities; noise hazards (noise action levels, effects of noise); methods of avoiding or controlling these hazards; responsibilities of designers, planning supervisors and principal contractors; use of personal protective equipment. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dust control; safety by design; noise control; construction sites |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hearing protection; airborne dust; report; health hazards; asbestos; hazard evaluation; respirators; noise level |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Noise
|
