Dust management in construction
We have doubled the grant rates for short course tiers 1 – 3. To address rising costs, you can now receive higher rates on course achievements from 1st April 2023
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Grant Tier |
Achievement date before 1 April 2023 |
Achievement date on or after 1 April 2023 |
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Grant Tier 1 Grant Tier 1 Refresher |
£30 £15 |
£60 £30 |
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Grant Tier 2 Grant Tier 2 Refresher |
£70 £35 |
£140 £70 |
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Grant Tier 3 Grant Tier 3 Refresher |
£120 £60 |
£240 £120 |
Standard details
Duration
Minimum half day of 3 learning hours
Purpose/scope
The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge to prevent or adequately control construction dust risks on a construction site.
The scope of this standard includes:
- the main types of construction dust
- health risks to those breathing in construction dust
- legislation regarding exposure to construction dust
- assessing risks of exposure to construction dust associated with work and materials
- controlling risks of exposure to construction dust associated with work and materials
- reviewing controls
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- operative and craft
- supervision
- management and leadership.
Candidate pre-requisites
There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
Instruction/supervision
As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- a train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
- successfully completed training to this standard
- at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
- a verifiable CV.
Delivery
Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.
All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom
- e-learning
- a blend of classroom and e-learning
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.
This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.
Quality assurance
Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.
CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.
Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.
Renewal/refresher
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard.
Approval date
February 2020
Review cycle
Either on request or in 5 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
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describe the different types and sources of construction dust |
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describe the potential health risks of exposure to construction dust |
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outline current legislation and guidance on preventing or minimising exposure to construction dust |
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explain methods to assess exposure to construction dust risks associated with different works and materials |
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explain how to control risks of exposure to construction dust associated with different works and materials including:
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review controls including:
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Additional information about this standard
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) construction information sheets and guidance
- Construction Dust
- Construction dust - What you need to know as a busy builder
- Dust control on cut-off saws used for stone or concrete cutting
- Portland Cement Dust Hazard assessment document
- Wood dust - Selecting suitable respiratory protective equipment
- Portland Cement Dust Hazard assessment document
- Cement
- Control of exposure to silica dust - A guide for employees
- Using cut-off saws - A guide to protecting your lungs
- Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
- Controlling exposure to stonemasonry dust: Guidance for employers
- Respiratory protective equipment at work A practical guide
- Time to clear the air! A workers’ pocket guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
- Clearing the air A simple guide to buying and using local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
- Controlling airborne contaminants at work A guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
- Breathe freely A workers’ information card on occupational asthma
- www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/construction-silica.htm
- www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/brick-tile-silica.htm
- www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/stonemasons.htm
- www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/woodworking.htm
- www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/managing-essentials/essentials.pdf
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Legislation
- The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA) 1974
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR ) 2013
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012