It may be microscopic in size, but dust can pose a big risk to our health. Hear from Steve Perkins, who aims to improve our understanding of how we can control health risks through occupational hygiene – especially the challenge of dust.
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Occupational hygiene: The missing piece of the puzzle
We’re always looking for ways to keep everyone safe from harm at work. In this session, Claire Forshaw discusses situations where occupational hygiene can be used for rail projects, its benefits, and some real-world examples.