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Health hazards from dusty cargoes during the loading and unloading of ships.

Title Health hazards from dusty cargoes during the loading and unloading of ships.
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Author HSE
Series Code DIS
Series Number 2
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 1998
Length 4 pages
Stock Code DIS2REV
Edition rev. ed.
Notes leaflet. Docks information sheet no. 2 (DIS 2) supersedes earlier editions
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
Keywords Guidance; Docks; Crystalline silica; Portland cement dust; Coal dust; Dust, Endotoxin; Phosphoric acid; Bucket elevators; Quays; Lorries; People


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