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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. |
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).
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Dust |
Noise |
Vibration |
Oil, Fuel, Grease |
Skin respiratory senisiters |
Manual handling |
Eyesight |
Welding fume |
Asbestos |
DSE |
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Weighbridge |
l |
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|
l |
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|
l |
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Office Staff |
l |
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|
l |
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|
l |
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Loading Shovel |
l |
l |
l |
l |
|
? |
l |
|
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Dumper |
l |
l |
l |
l |
|
? |
l |
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Plant Operator |
l |
l |
l |
? |
|
? |
l |
|
|
? |
|
Crusher Operator |
l |
l |
l |
? |
|
? |
l |
|
|
? |
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Foreman |
l |
l |
? |
? |
|
? |
l |
|
|
|
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Driller |
l |
l |
? |
? |
|
l |
l |
|
|
|
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Shotfirer |
l |
l |
? |
? |
|
l |
l |
|
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|
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Fitter |
l |
l |
? |
l |
l |
l |
l |
l |
? |
? |
|
Electrician |
l |
l |
? |
l |
l |
l |
l |
|
|
? |
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Manager |
l |
l |
? |
? |
|
l |
l |
|
|
? |