Chemical contaminants are a risk factor in construction

The chemical pollutants they are present in a large number of sectors such as construction, foundries or waste recycling.

The vast majority of them have all their effects and the means of controlling them, so that prevention measures are identified, analysed and then established to reduce the health risk to the worker.

In the construction workplace there is a large presence of chemical pollutants, such as cement, lime, accelerants or retardants, antifreeze, plaster, lacquers, paints and varnishes, etc.

There are therefore many existing pollutants, which creates a risk to the health of the worker, which requires that each professional is obliged to use a Personal protective equipment (EPI).

They must also be adequately protected when cleaning or insulating with fibres, wool or polyurethane.

In establishing prevention measures on chemical pollutants the entry routes of the pollutant must be investigated, since the use of some or other protective equipment must be decided on this basis. These pollutants can enter the body through the respiratory tract, skin or digestive tract.

Prevention of chemical contaminants

The chemical pollutants they can cause serious health problems, such as respiratory irritation, asphyxiation or even narcotic effects.

In order to reduce and minimise the risks posed by these elements, use should be made of: other, not further worked than hot-rolled to protect the user from inhalation, and gloves to prevent the toxic element from coming into contact with the skin and, in the most extreme cases, the use of uniforms protectors.

Once the focus of the pollutant has been analysed, action shall be taken to reduce its exposure and, if possible, to prevent its emission.

All necessary safety and prevention measures should be taken to ensure that workers do not suffer any of the above or related problems which could endanger the health and safety of these workers.

The chemical pollutants in addition, it is important to ensure that the risk assessment is carried out and that appropriate preventive measures are taken Personal protective equipment (PPE) or collectives.