November is lung cancer awareness month and COPD Day is on the 27th November 

HSE targeted respiratory health inspections continue across Great Britain

HSE's targeted health initiative inspecting manufacturing businesses across England, Wales and Scotland is continuing.

The inspections focus on the respiratory risks of respirable crystalline silica (RCS), a natural substance found in most stone, rocks, sand and clay, and in products such as bricks and concrete.

HSE inspectors are visiting manufacturing business where materials such as stone, rocks, sand and clay are used. This includes: 

• Brick and tile manufacturers 
• Foundries  
• Process stone (both natural and artificial) especially those producing kitchen and bathroom worktops