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Control of dust on site

• All dust generated from movement of
vehicles and plant on site must be
eliminated by means of damping

down dust with water.

• Dust from construction sites can
cause health problems particularly for
6. Welfare and Health
people with respiratory problems e.g.
asthma.

• It can also cause environmental

degradation, air and water pollution,
problems with site visibility, unsafe

working conditions and eye injuries.

• Ensure you have a dust management
plan in place for when it’s needed.

4 Visual Standards | Feb. 2019