This course is designed to help workers understand and avoid the serious health risks associated with construction dusts.
Although the course makes reference to UK regulations, the information provided would be useful to anyone aiming to improve their knowledge of construction dust, it's associated risks and control measures.
| HSE Construction Health Inspection Initiative – October 2020 |
The period 5 - 30 October will see HSE carrying out its latest construction health inspection initiative.
"Inspectors will also be looking for evidence of employers and workers knowing the risks, planning their work and using the right controls. If necessary, they will use enforcement to make sure people are protected." - HSE
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Why choose PCR Global as your training partner? Our aim is to provide realistic training, with additional content, for less money, and with better support. We know how busy you are. Our material is not padded out with content you do not need to know. We are not a faceless organisation. If you want to speak to us, we welcome your call. Our delivery is our own. We are not providing actors or training developed by someone else and making money off the back of it. This means we can keep the material up-to-date and your costs lower. |
Can I tailor the course to my company specific needs?
YES. We really recommend this!
1 - Demonstrate Leadership:
Your Managing Director or Health and Safety Manager etc. can provide a video introduction to send the message direct to the workforce.
Here, Stephen Euston the Managing Director of Manning Construction Limited introduces the Asbestos Awareness Course (the same can be done for the Construction Dust Awareness course) as part of their MATS (mandatory annual training scheme) - 6 courses produced for Manning Construction by the PCR Training Team.
2 - Evidence 'Beyond Compliance':
Producing robust, tailored, risk based in-house certificates as part of your training program will assist during your ISO, Achilles, CHAS etc. audits.
3 - Reduce Costs:
We can reduce the cost further if you purchase multiple licenses.
Why take this Course?
UK HSE:
Construction workers have a high risk of developing these diseases because many common construction tasks can create high dust levels. Over 500 construction workers are believed to die from exposure to silica dust every year.
The amounts needed to cause this damage are not large. The largest amount of silica someone should be breathing in a day after using the right controls is shown below next to the penny.
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What you should know
Regularly breathing construction dust can cause diseases like:
Construction workers have a high risk of developing these diseases because many common construction tasks can create high dust levels.
Dusts can cause the following diseases:
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Lung cancer The inhalation of silica particles within construction dust promotes the development of pulmonary fibrosis that over prolonged periods increases the risk of lung cancer. Wood dust is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a 'definite' human carcinogen. Markedly higher risks of sinonasal cancer (carcinoma of the nasal cavity and associated air sinuses) have been found in workers exposed occupationally to this agent. |
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Asthma Asthma is a very serious health problem that can ruin lives. Asthma can be caused in a workplace simply by breathing in certain dusts, gases, fumes and vapours that can damage your lungs. |
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) COPD is a major cause of disability and death, thousands of people die each year from work-related lung diseases and in many cases due to exposures that took place many years before. COPD describes a number of breathing problems where there is damage to the breathing tubes and air sacs within the lung. Breathing in certain dusts, fumes, chemicals or gases in the workplace can cause serious long term lung damage. |
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Silicosis Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years. Silica is a substance naturally found in certain types of stone, rock, sand and clay. Working with these materials can create a very fine dust that can be easily inhaled. (NHS) |
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No. No prior knowledge or training is required.
Most people will complete this course in 45 minutes.
Yes. At PCR we suggest that courses are tailored. We can use your own dust documentation within the presentation, and you can receive your certificate with your company logo on it.
Yes. Once you pass all the Modules, you will be able to download your certificate immediately.
There is no recognised set time for renewal, but given the risks of construction dust and the fact that this is a bitesize course we have added a 12-month expiry date.
Everyone involved in construction activities has a legal responsibility to manage the associated health risks from construction dust.
This Construction Dust Awareness training is designed for anyone whose work involves them coming into contact with construction dust, including:
Narrated delivery
The course is presented by Andrew Protheroe MSc MSc CMIOSH DipNEBOSH EnvDipNEBOSH using the PCR Global 'Blackboard'.
Relevant HSE Videos
The course is includes referenced HSE videos.
Up to date information
Up to date information from the HSE website.
Free downloads
We simply want to give you more for less.
We have included a FREE Tool Box Talk and 3 Safe Systems of Work you can download and make specific to use for your own situation:
1 - Construction Dust Tool Box Talk
2 - Construction Dust: Safe System of Work - Chasing concrete and raking mortar
3 - Construction Dust: Safe System of Work - Cutting paving blocks, kerbs and flags
4 - Construction Dust: Safe System of Work - Cutting paving blocks, kerbs and flags
Immediate certificate
On successful completion you will be able to download your certificate.
Support
We pride ourselves on the support we provide those who trust us with their learning journey.
At any time during your training you can gain access to technical support for IT or on the subject of construction dust itself.
In the first instance, you can email or call Andrew Collins on:
m: +44 7962 180459
An introduction to your Construction Dust Awareness Training Team:
Introduction and guidance: From your Course Tutor - Andy Protheroe MSc MSc CMIOSH
Additional Items - Downloads: PCR Construction Dust Tool Box Talk & Safe Systems of Work; Multiple HSE dust related downloads
End of Introduction
Module 1: Construction dust - Background and effects on health
Module 1: Assessment - Questions & Answers
End of Module 1
Module 2: The Law
Module 2: Assessment - Questions & Answers
End of Module 2
Module 3: Managing construction dust
Module 3: Assessment - Questions & Answers
End of Module 3
Module 4: Specific control measures
Module 4: Assessment - Questions & Answers
End of Module 4
IMPORTANT:
This course is intended to furnish you with the knowledge to understand the risks and identify the control measures with regard to construction dust.
Duration:
Most people complete this course in around 45 minutes.
Certificate Expiry:
The certificate issued for this course will expire 1 year from the date of successful completion.
For technical support and guidance
Please email [email protected] or call Andrew on +44 (0)7962 180459
