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<p>Protecting construction workers from exposure to silica has been a priority for
the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for a number of years. During this time, HSE
has used a range of approaches to influence the construction industry. These include:</p><p>
</p><ul><li>Providing tailored advice, information and guidance on HSE’s website about
complying with the law in this area;</li><li>Raising awareness through HSE social
media presence as well as engaging with industry through mechanisms such as the Construction
Dust Partnership and the Health in Construction Leadership Group;</li><li>Undertaking
research with the industry to increase the evidence base available;</li><li>Carrying
out targeted inspections. This includes a national inspection initiative undertaken
between 17<sup>th</sup> June 2019 – 12<sup>th</sup> July 2019 that focussed on silica
and other dusts in the construction industry. This will be repeated in October 2019;</li><li>Taking
enforcement action where appropriate to prevent ill-health and hold law-breakers to
account.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Silica exposure amongst construction workers will continue
to be a priority for HSE while it remains a significant issue. HSE will look to evolve
the intervention approaches it uses during this period to maximise its influence.</p>
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