Dust and Fume in the Classroom
Practical activities such as soldering, cutting and
welding are increasingly common in the classroom, lab
and workshop but the hazardous dust and fumes generated
are not always considered.
Indeed, the hazard may not
have been identified.
A survey carried out by the National
Asthma Campaign shows that over 100,000 people are admitted to hospital
annually with asthma - half of these are children. The
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations
place a legal responsibility on employers to ensure that
their employees and other persons in the workplace are
protected from hazardous substances.
This legislation applies to local authority and education
establishments just as it applies to industry. Purex has worked closely with several local
authorities to identify sources of potential hazards
and develop cost effective solutions to the problem.
More Information.
Purex International has produced
useful free information datasheets for local authorities
and schools. A
video is also available which demonstrates
the hazards
due to fumes, explains the legal obligations
of schools, colleges and universities and
discusses the best solutions
to
these
problems.
Useful literature from the Health
and Safety Executive (HSE) can also be obtained.
Free Site Survey.
After initial consultation Purex engineers can visit
a site free of charge to carry out a survey* and to suggest
suitable designs and solutions.
What to do next.
* UK mainland only. Other locations are
handled by our distributor
network. |
