All chemicals used within the industry will have a Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) and are specified in the EH40 document. The WEL level of dust permitted within a workspace vary with each substance but generally ones within the chemical industry have lower WEL exposure levels which are considered to be more harmful to health.
You have a legal obligation under COSSH to control emissions in the workplace and protect your employees from the dust and fumes created within the industry, whether through inhalation or the skin. Without the proper dust control the consequences can be severe, leading to a reduced quality of life and in some instances reduced lifespan of those exposed to the contaminant.
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