Sector: Tyne and Wear

Members of the Tyne and Wear branch of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) heard that exposure to dust in construction and other industries can lead to life-limiting diseases including cancer.IOSH is currently calling on businesses in the UK and overseas to sign up to its No Time to Lose campaign pledge to demonstrate their commitment to  protecting staff from being exposed to silica dust and other carcinogens found in workplaces.