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See http://www.hse.gov.uk/quarries/education/documents/topic6.doc For new employees where a medical assessment is considered appropriate medical may include a respiratory questionnaire, lung function test and possibly x-ray if exposure to silica is likely. Where operatives are exposed to levels of respirable crystalline silica greater than 0.1 mg/m3, the Guidance in EH59 (latest revision) should be followed. Hazard Identification For each work activity all the heath hazards need to be identified. Most hazards can be identified based on knowledge and observation of the work activity, though specialist advice or assistance may be necessary. Useful advice is also available from other sources such as data sheets supplied with equipment or chemicals. The most common agents likely to present health hazards at quarries are listed below [1]according to work activity (This list is not exhaustive). [1] From QPA Health Surveillance Guide. Published by the Quarry Products Association Dust Noise Vibration Oil, Fuel, Grease Skin respiratory senisiters Manual handling Eyesight Welding fume Asbestos DSE Weighbridge l l l Office Staff l l l Loading Shovel l l l l ? l Dumper l l l l ? l Plant Operator l l l ? ? l ? Crusher Operator l l l ? ? l ? Foreman l l ? ? ? l Driller l l ? ? l l Shotfirer l l ? ? l l Fitter l l ? l l l l l ? ? Electrician l l ? l l l l ? Manager l l ? ? l l ? _________________________________________________________________ 100’s of Nikon cameras to be won with Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/101719808/direct/01/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk