Dust Control in Construction

Presenter(s): Dr Martin Stirling

In recent years there has been a stronger focus on controlling respirable crystalline silica within the construction industry, the largest employer of silica exposed workers in Queensland. Join Dr Martin Stirling, Head of Tool and Asset Management Solutions with Hilti Australia as he looks at silica risks in construction, alternative technologies for preventing dust, engineering controls and benefits of controlling dust.

Posted on 19/06/2021

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