What jobs should be utilising a fume extractor?
If you work in or around construction, there is a high chance you are being exposed to potential fumes from regular use of machinery and toxic substances. Fumes are one of the major health concerns and safety issues that construction site workers face today.
You could be at risk of silicosis
People who work with certain materials in the construction industry may inhale silica-containing fine dust. Once inside the lungs, dust particles can cause scarring. Silicosis is the medical term for this scarring.
Mann group puts safety first with dust control solutions
With the threat of excessive amounts of respirable and silica dust being released into the air in a built up area loomed overhead, Mann Group determined that they required specific dust control measures to limit exposure on site while minimising the impact and noise to those nearby.Â
The 4 Harmful effects of construction SITE noise
Every day, millions of Australians are exposed to noise pollution directly caused by construction noise. The harmful effects of construction noise pollution can come from many different sources.