Welcome to the Action on Respiratory Health Summit! A collaborative construction industry event supported by the Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG), the Construction Dust Partnership, the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), the British Lung Foundation and RVT Group.
Exposure to respiratory hazards, such as dust, mist, fume and gases, continues to be a major concern on construction sites. The HSE reports around 13,000 deaths a year linked to past exposure at work, primarily to chemicals or dust.
Who is speaking at the event?
• Julian Hayward, Director at RVT Group, will welcome attendees to the event and introduce Grace Rutland from the British Lung Foundation.
• Clive Johnson, representing HCLG will discuss what support we can expect from the newly formed Respiratory Health Working Group.
• Kevin Dupont, RVT Group, will speak on the hierarchy of control, offering examples of site solutions for respiratory hazards on site. Product demonstrations and real-