| Title |
Silica and lead. |
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| SubTitle |
Control of exposure in the pottery industry. |
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| Author |
HSC, Ceramics Industry Advisory Committee. |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
1992 |
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| Length |
32 pages |
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| ISBN |
0118820443 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
£6.00 |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Notes |
updates and expands the information provided in; 'Control of substances hazardous to health in the production of pottery.' (COP 41) ISBN 0118855301. |
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance and design details of tried and tested local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems for controlling dust and aerosols containing free silica generated by specific pottery processes. It also give guidance on controlling exposure to lead encountered, for example, in the handling and use of glaze and unfired ware. Contents: Legislation and exposure limits; Assessment; Recommended designs for local exhaust ventilation systems; Design guidelines; Significant factors in controlling exposure; Examination and maintenance of control measures. Summary of the main sources of silica dust and lead. Design details for exhaust hoods. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Ceramics; Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988; COSHH; Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1980; Exposure; Large automatic tile press; Sanitary whiteware glaze spraying; Tableware glaze; Aerographing; Bag emptying; Weighing hood; Granulate pressing; Protective clothing; Working methods; Training; Cleaning; Floor construction; Raw materials; Respiratory protective equipment; RPE |
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