Silica dust is a hazard linked to life‑changing and fatal illnesses, and is found wherever construction is taking place. At Under One Roof, we have partnered with Pvotal Consultancy to help construction workers, housing professionals and homeowners to understand and mitigate the harms caused by silica dust.
If you own or help to manage a tenement building, and are considering doing retrofit or repair work, you should be aware of the risks posed by silica dust and how those risks can be managed. Join our free lunchtime webinar on Friday 25th September to find out about silica dust in tenement buildings, and how you can protect yourself while carrying out repairs or retrofit.
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