Event Details

This webinar is about processing crystalline silica containing substances generates a respirable fraction that is a health hazard. Industries such as construction and mining have made progress in their understanding of this hazard and how to decrease the related health risks. Progress has also been made in the layers of the hierarchy of controls. In addition, more in-situ and laboratory test data are now available to us, helping us make better decisions when implementing controls. This webinar will highlight changes in elimination, substitution and engineering control strategies that will help work health and safety management decision making, but also demonstrate potential productivity improvements. 

Presenter:

Martin Stirling, Codes & Approval (Passive Firestop) / WHS Manager, Hilti Australia 

Martin is the Codes & Approval (Passive Firestop) / Work Health &Safety Manager at Hilti Australia. Martin is originally a mechanical engineer, who did post graduate studies in materials engineering. Since 2004, he has worked with Hilti Australia in a variety of roles, mostly aimed at bringing safer, more productive solutions to contractors in the building industry when using tools and when installing fasteners & passive firestop products. He has a passion for simplicity in our increasingly complex world, loves the outdoors, trail running, cycling and does the occasional triathlon. 

Moderator:

Dustin Bennett

Dusty is a Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH) and a Fellow (FAIOH) of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH). He has over 20 years of experience as an Occupational Hygienist and currently leads the technology division within GCG Health, Safety & Hygiene. Specialising in airborne particulates, Dusty is passionate about the practical adoption of technology to control worker exposures.