After a busy week face fit training and portacount testing. A small early job this morning and now the dreaded admin.

Workers who are repeatedly exposed to silica dust hazards face the greatest risk of developing respiratory health issues. Check out a list of approximate crystalline silica content in various materials, including those commonly used on construction sites below.

Another day Portacount Testing in Newcastle Under Lyme. Still spaces on Face fit training courses. See facefittesting.co.uk for more details!

Quantitative face fit testing for the next few days. Remember, clean-shaven applies to every time the mask is worn, not just the test!

Training packs, face coverings, hand sanitiser and water, ready to do some face fit train the tester!!!

Another 5* review from one of our happy customers, what we like to see! uk.trustpilot.com/review/facefit…

All set up and ready for our Face Fit Train the Tester course in Manchester. Check our website, more dates coming soon. facefittesting.co.uk

Onsite in Birmingham to Face Fit, 25% of those to be tested are unshaven. Remember, not for our benefit, to ensure your mask can adequately seal to the skin and do its job. Well done Equans UK & Ireland, reminders in the toilets and canteen.

Sinonasal cancer can be caused by exposure to inadequately controlled hard wood dust. If your workers use respiratory protective equipment, they need to be face fit tested and clean shaven for effective protection from occupational lung disease.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/wo… #WorkRight

As always, we're here to support and provide guidance on appropriate use and selection of RPE. Contact or visit facefittesting.co.uk for more information!

#Silicosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (#COPD) are severe lung diseases that can develop due to exposure to construction dust. These are preventable but irreversible conditions. More videos about how to stay safe here: workright.campaign.gov.uk/campaigns/cons… #DustKills #WorkRight

Cutting and sanding wood can generate fine dust that can cause serious lung disease if the risks are not controlled. You don’t need to see dust to breathe it in. If you work in construction, find out how to stay safe: workright.campaign.gov.uk/campaigns/cons… #WorkRight #DustKills

Silicosis is an interstitial lung disease caused by breathing in particles of crystalline silica. Over time, exposure to crystalline silica particles can cause permanent lung scarring, called pulmonary fibrosis. There are three types of silicosis; chronic, accelerated and acute.

Face Fit Training in Manchester. New dates added for September, please see facefittesting.co.uk for dates and venues.

Another successful open course in Manchester with great feedback. A new date set for 8 December with spaces already booked. Please see facefittesting.co.uk

Bricklayers can be frequently exposed to high levels of dust. Through mixing cement and mortar; emptying or disposing of cement bags; cutting, sawing and drilling through bricks; and sweeping/cleaning floors and blockwork can all generate airborne dust. breathe-freely-staging.wabbajack.co.uk/construction-t…

Another 5 star review. Much appreciated and hopefully demonstrates our commitment to providing a quality service 👌

BBC News - Police Scotland officers ordered to shave off beards bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

Watch the free webinar playback to get an understanding of the Asbestos & You campaign and the risks that continue to be associated with asbestos for tradespeople. Hosted by IOSH (1 hour) youtube.com/watch?v=Bb54V8…

Wood dust can cause occupational lung disease if the risks are not controlled. Act now, subscribe to our woodworking ebulletin for regular updates direct to your inbox: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHSE… #Woodworking #Health