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Emission and Odours Pollution

The document outlines the importance of managing dust, emissions, and odours to protect health and the environment, particularly in construction sites. It provides specific measures to control dust generation and prevent emissions, such as maintaining equipment, using covered containers for waste, and implementing speed limits on site. The document emphasizes the need for proactive measures to minimize pollution and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

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Emission and Odours Pollution

The document outlines the importance of managing dust, emissions, and odours to protect health and the environment, particularly in construction sites. It provides specific measures to control dust generation and prevent emissions, such as maintaining equipment, using covered containers for waste, and implementing speed limits on site. The document emphasizes the need for proactive measures to minimize pollution and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

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ENVIRONMENTAL TOOL BOX TALKS

NO. E04 DUST, EMISSIONS AND ODOURS POLLUTION

Dust, emissions and odours arising from a site will annoy neighbours and can even
cause health risks at very high concentrations. They are particularly hazardous to
site staff in confined spaces, so seek information on controls from the Company
Health and Safety Manager.
DUST
Dust is generally considered to be any airborne solid matter up to about 2mm in size.
Particle sizes vary considerably, depending on their origin, and the smallest particles
can be breathed in. Dust can affect peoples health by causing eye irritation and
asthma can be exacerbated by exposure to respirable dust. Dust blown onto
watercourses can damage the ecology and surrounding plant life. As it is difficult to
suppress dust once it is airborne, it is essential to stop dust being generated:
 Damp down traffic routes.
 Impose a strict speed limit on site.
 Wheel wash all vehicles leaving site.
 Use enclosed chutes for dropping materials to ground level.
 Minimise cutting and grinding on site or use wet cutting techniques and dust
extraction.
 Locate stock piles out of the wind.
 Ensure all dust-generating materials are transported to and from site under
tarpaulins.
 Erect dust screens.

EMISSIONS and ODOURS

Processes involving the use of fuels and the heating and drying of materials
commonly emit fumes, odours or smoke. It is important to prevent emissions and
odours as far as possible, to protect workers and because they annoy the public and
affect the environment. Preventative measures should be taken to avoid emitting
smoke and odours:

 Switch off engines when not in use.


 Ensure all vehicles comply with MOT emissions.
 Keep all plant and equipment well maintained.
 Use covered containers for organic waste and remove frequently.
 Do not burn waste on site.

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NO. E04 DUST, EMISSIONS and ODOURS POLLUTION - page 2

 Store all chemicals and other dangerous substances in the appropriate


manner.
 Take into account the wind conditions when planning activities.
 Keep refuelling areas away from the public.
 Site toilets away from public areas.

Any questions.

This is to confirm that I have given this Talk to the attendees listed below:-
NAME BRANCH SITE DATE

LIST OF ATTENDEES
PRINT NAME SIGN PRINT NAME SIGN

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