02-08-13, 09:01 PM
Hi Nick,
If you get a mask make sure its this type (FFP3 )
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Moldex-3405BP-Se...respirator
Also some info on here http://www.hse.gov.uk/search/search-resu...gsc.page=1
It sound like you need an LEV system ( local extract system) over your work station, ask your employer for the specific risk assessment and method statements for the jobs you do(not general) and see if it mentions dust, if so what's the precautions required, if not it needs to be updated to include all hazards of the jobs(tasks) that you do , at this point you can add dust as a hazard and to control the risk(hazard) the employer must supply the correct PPE and or LEV, do you have a H&S rep on-site?
Just to im not 100% sure on the above but this is my opinion so I could be wrong( and often am :lol )
Mark
If you get a mask make sure its this type (FFP3 )
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Moldex-3405BP-Se...respirator
Also some info on here http://www.hse.gov.uk/search/search-resu...gsc.page=1
It sound like you need an LEV system ( local extract system) over your work station, ask your employer for the specific risk assessment and method statements for the jobs you do(not general) and see if it mentions dust, if so what's the precautions required, if not it needs to be updated to include all hazards of the jobs(tasks) that you do , at this point you can add dust as a hazard and to control the risk(hazard) the employer must supply the correct PPE and or LEV, do you have a H&S rep on-site?
Just to im not 100% sure on the above but this is my opinion so I could be wrong( and often am :lol )
Mark