The Silent Threat of Silica Dust in Construction

Summary

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.

Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is one of the most common naturally occurring elements on the planet. Found in the earth’s crust, crystalline silica is a key component of sand, granite and other naturally occurring minerals.

Numerous public health, governmental and industry organisations are reporting an urgent need to focus on silica dust exposure, remarking it is quickly emerging as a global crisis

The aim of the talk is to advocate for safer outdoor and indoor air quality as a critical accessibility and awareness issue when undertaking construction works (i.e. Repair, Maintenance, Retrofitting) either commercially or professionally or at home.

As everyone should be able to breathe safely without risking poor health outcomes. In doing so, we can create healthier, more accessible, and informed communities for all.

The talk will take you through the dangers of RCS, the subsequent health and wellbeing, economic and environmental impacts (direct and indirect), what the law says, how you can reduce exposure, types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to consider and a brief insight into our funded CIOB research project which explored silica dust exposure attitudes, perceptions, and practices.

This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.

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Speakers

Scott McGibbon

Director

Pvotal Consultancy Ltd

Dr. Scott McGibbon is Director of Pvotal Consultancy Ltd and has over 40 years experience in the built environment sector. He advises on several UK and International leadership groups on innovation, skills and health safety actions , supported by Pvotal's applied research work, which focuses on systems engineering, process improvement, digital transformation, and skills development. He holds a Ph.D. in Construction Project Management, authored over 25 peer-reviewed articles and is a reviewer for I.C.E Academic Journals: Management, Procurement and Law Journal & Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science. He is also a Fellow of the CIOB and the Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (IKE)

https://www.ciob.org/news/innovative-silica-safety-toolkit-receives-funding-boost-in-memory-of-construction-visionary

Online Platform

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Contact

Wilma Marshall

Member Services and Events Coordinator

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CIOB Assist

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