| Title |
Health hazards from dusty cargoes during the loading and unloading of ships. |
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| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
DIS |
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| Series Number |
2 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
1998 |
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| Length |
4 pages |
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| Stock Code |
DIS2REV |
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| Edition |
rev. ed. |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Docks information sheet no. 2 (DIS 2) supersedes earlier editions |
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance on the potential health hazards from handling dusty cargoes in docks, outlines the main legal requirements and describes methods in controlling the hazards. Contents: Health hazards; When do the legal requirements apply? Occupational exposure limits (OELs); Common levels of dust; What is required when COSHH applies? Assessment; Control measures; Respiratory protective equipment (RPE); Maintenance; Monitoring of exposure; Health surveillance; Information, instruction,training and supervision; Involvement of employees; References; Further reading; Further information |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Docks; Crystalline silica; Portland cement dust; Coal dust; Dust, Endotoxin; Phosphoric acid; Bucket elevators; Quays; Lorries; People |
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