Before you discuss this toolbox topic with your team, review any accidents or incidents from the past week in your organization with your team. Remember to describe other prevalent hazards and proper precautions for them, too. Endeavour will inform the workers of a to safely carry out the task properly. Now, go on to discuss the toolbox on dust and dirt.
Toolbox talk on dust and dirt.
Many substances we encounter within the site can cause dust and dirt in the workplace. Some of these substances create fine particles of dirt and dust, which can become airborne and cause nuisance in the environment through soiling hands and health challenges.
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Most often, people in a construction company complain of deposits of mud, which can result in dust and dirt in the environment.
Among the substances that often result in dust and dirt is asbestos, which requires specialist attention because of the health challenges it can cause and because of legislation.
Precautions on how to manage dust and dirt in the workplace.
- Ensure appropriate housekeeping and site planning to reduce environmental dust and dirt.
- Store all dusty materials in an enclosed area, reducing the potential for wind erosion.
- Ensure that you keep the speed of the site vehicle low, mostly during the dry weather.
- Always dampen the site during dry weather, especially on haul roads and vehicle routes, to prevent dust from entering the environment.
- Ensure that all equipment for collecting dust is maintained properly and operated efficiently.
Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional with more than 10 years of experience in occupational health and safety, which spans many industries such as construction, beverage, oil and gas, etc. He has many health and safety certifications, including NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate. A member of IOSH, ISPON, and Nigeria Red Cross Society. He is interested in business, entrepreneurship, Speaking, and motivating people to do better for themselves. He enjoys leisure with a good motivational book.
