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All employers have a duty of care to protect their employees whilst at work and keep them informed about health and safe. Hazardous work can really be a danger to your employees!

With over 200 deaths and approximately 30,000 serious injuries caused in the workplace every year, it is important that employers are aware of what their responsibilities regarding the health and safety of their workforce are.

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8833 Dust/Mist/Metal Fume Respirator
Respiratory Protection - Hazards

Emergency Services - Protecting employees from workplace hazards Types of Respiratory Hazards (PDF, 74KB)
Dusts, Fumes and Mists are often grouped together as Particulates - read more in the link above.

Silica Hazard Spotlight - Crystalline Silica (PDF, 38KB)
Silica can be toxic causing a strong inflammatory reaction when it comes into contact with the lining of the lungs. Read more about the hazard and its effects.

Construction site showing Asbestos hazards Hazard Spotlight - Asbestos (PDF, 38KB)
Asbestos related diseases kill an estimated 3000 people each year in the UK. Read more about the hazard and its effects.

Construction site, cement mixer image to show hazards working with cement Hazard Spotlight - Cement (PDF, 30KB)
Learn more about the new restrictions related to cement.

Dust cloud Hazard Spotlight - Respiratory Sensitisers (PDF, 26KB)
Respiratory Sensitisers (Asthmagens) can cause Occupational Asthma. When inhaled they can cause an irreversible allergic reaction in the respiratory system.

Construction site showing hazards working with lead Hazard Spotlight - Lead (PDF, 39KB)
Understand The Control of Lead at Work Regulations and how they may affect you.

Policeman wearing Respiratory Protection mask Nuisance Dust Masks (PDF, 43KB)
Dealing with human and animal remains and strong odours may be a regular occurrence for Emergency Services workers. Protect yourself and your colleagues by selecting the right respiratory protection.
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