Occupational Cancer Risks in Construction

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About Course

Construction accounts for over 40% of occupational cancer deaths and registrations in Great Britain, according to HSE-commissioned research. This course explains the main causes – asbestos, silica, diesel engine exhaust, painting work and the sun – why cancers appear decades after exposure, and the controls that protect workers today.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the scale of work-related cancer in construction Identify the main carcinogens on construction sites Recognise why long latency makes prevention essential Apply practical controls for dust, diesel exhaust, painting substances and UV

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • The scale of the problem
  • The main causes
  • Controls that work

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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