DAR Marble Case Study: Achieving Silica Dust Compliance
DAR Marble is a long-standing and reputable marble company based in Manchester, specialising in the fabrication and installation of marble and granite. Their high standards have earned them industry recognition, including winning the Natural Stone Awards in 2020.
Following increased emphasis from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on the risks of silica dust exposure under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2002, many stonework businesses faced the risk of non-compliance.
DAR Marble needed an occupational health provider with flexible services and a proactive approach to deliver medical tests and health surveillance to ensure their workforce remained safe and compliant with HSE regulations. They also required ongoing support to reduce operational strain and ensure future compliance.
At Fusion Occupational Health, we understand the importance of safeguarding the workforce against silica dust exposure. We conducted a comprehensive needs analysis for DAR Marble, considering:
- Relevant legislation and compliance requirements
- Individual job roles to identify specific risks
- Recall timescales to establish a structured testing programme
We tailored a health surveillance programme to each employee, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Using a quiet room on-site, our clinician carried out all required assessments, including:
- Spirometry to assess lung function
- Dermatology checks for skin health
- Occupational health reviews for overall wellbeing
A written report was produced within 24 hours, providing actionable insights into employee health status, recall needs, and any further adjustments required to improve workforce health.
- Achieved full HSE compliance within weeks
- Reduced employee absences linked to respiratory issues
- Created a safer, more productive working environment
- Provided ongoing support through structured health surveillance and recall management
By handling the full compliance process, including future testing requirements, Fusion reduced DAR Marble’s operational workload and provided peace of mind that their workforce would remain protected.
“Fusion attended our site to carry out the medical assessments which meant we had no operational disruption, and their clinician talked us through the findings on the day. They advised on any immediate actions we needed to take, and our results and fitness certificates arrived the following day. Fusion will also take responsibility for advising us on future testing requirements. We found the support received from Fusion to be excellent and would recommend their services to other businesses.”
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