Glenn
Apart from the possibility of respiratory problems, don't forget the
potential for dermatitis. Plaster is a common cause of irritant contact
dermatitis, both from the wet plaster and the dust. MS24 (Medical aspects of
occupational skin disease) suggests that, where there is possible contact
with an irritant substance that could result in contact dermatitis, skin
health surveillance should at least be considered. In fact, in most cases
this would be essentially a requirement if provisions of COSHH are to be
complied with.
If you want more on this, there is a technical bulletin on our website
(www.enviroderm.co.uk) that you can download for free or contact me direct.
Regards
Chris Packham
EnviroDerm Services
(Tel: +44 1386 832 311)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Glenn Raybone" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2002 9:51 PM
Subject: Plaster dust
> Hello all,
>
> a quick question for those in the NHS. Does anyone undertake health
> surveillance for those exposed to plaster dust??
>
> I have been asked to do this but with the use of LEV by the saw it seems a
> strange request. I would have thought there's more respiratory problems
> when the plaster is mixed as powder dust is released into the atmosphere.
>
> Any thoughts or ideas would be gratefully received!!
>
> Oh and can I be the first to wish you all a Merry Christmas, a good rest
> over the festive season, and a peaceful and prosperous new year.
>
>
> Glenn
>
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