Transcription of Bandsaws 2 - COSHH e-tool
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2 BandsawsWoodwork control guidance sheet WD01 Engineering controlControl approach 2 WWDD01 This guidance sheet is foremployersto help themcomply with the requirements ofthe Control of Substances Hazardousto Health Regulations 2002 ( COSHH ) bycontrolling exposure to chemicals andprotecting workers sheet is part of HSE guidanceCOSHH essentials: easy steps to controlchemicals. It describes the key pointsyou need to follow to help reduceexposure to an adequate level. It isimportant to follow allthe points, or useequally effective dust can cause serious respiratorydiseases including asthma, anddermatitis. Wood dust includes dust fromhardwood, softwood, and compositeboards such as to substances which causeoccupational asthma should beprevented, or if that is not reasonablypracticable, control exposure to preventworkers from developing asthma.
Keep this information in your testing logbook. Get a competent ventilation engineer to examine the system thoroughly and test its performance at least once every 14 months (see HSE publication HSG54). Keep records of all examinations and tests for at least five years. Review records to see if there are failure patterns that make planning ...
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