Training and events: Respirable crystalline silica (RCS): controlling the risks
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Issued: 3 February 2026

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Respirable crystalline silica (RCS): controlling the risks

RCS


31 March, HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton.

HSE estimates around 500 deaths occur annually in Great Britain from workplace RCS exposure.

While silicosis is most commonly associated with RCS, other irreversible conditions including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) may also develop. With proper control measures, these conditions are preventable.

This one-day course, delivered by qualified occupational hygienists, covers exposure control strategies, monitoring approaches, and common failings in risk management.

Delegates will be provided with information that will help them to:

  • understand how RCS harms the lungs
  • achieve compliance with COSHH regulations
  • identify work activities carrying the highest risk
  • reduce workplace RCS exposure and avoid common control failures
  • understand how exposure monitoring supports health risk management


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Safety Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Live Manchester

10 and 11 February 2026

HSE returns as the Official Partner of SHW Live Manchester 2026.

We will be opening each day with a keynote presentation, tackling the most urgent issues shaping the future of workplace safety.

At our stand (A10) HSE experts will lead an extended programme of spotlight seminars at our mini theatre.

Find out more about the HSE experience at SHW Live Manchester 2026.

Register for SHW 2026.

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