THE FACTS
Dust, odours and other emissions can cause health risks, particularly at very high concentrations.
Dust can also damage vegetation and crops and effect on local wildlife and watercourses.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
- Clean up or damp down any spillage of dry dusty materials
- Store any bulk cement and bentonite in silos, and position silos and stockpiles away from residential areas or watercourses
- Store fine dry materials within buildings or provide adequate protection from the wind
- Ensure cutting and grinding operations are adequately shielded or wetted
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
It can cause environmental harm
Emission of dark smoke from plant, chimneys and fires is illegal. Dust can damage the ecology of a watercourse and affect plant growth
It can delay you project
Regulators have the power to stop works if dust or other emissions are causing a nuisance
It’s a health hazard
Dust can be carcinogenic and may cause eye irritation or make asthma worse. Odours may cause nausea, dizziness or fainting.
We need to respect our neighbours
Dust can settle on neighbours’ properties and vehicles. Poorly controlled emissions and odours from plant or works may lead to valid complaints
DO
- Sheet over lorries carrying dry materials to or from site.
- Keep to site speed limits.
- Use a wheel wash if it is appropriate.
- Make sure dust suppression systems are working and are effective on crushers and screeners.
- Report and Close Call it if work activities are causing poor air quality.
