Silicosis and hand-arm vibration syndrome – one man’s story

19 February 2018

Glyn Jones talks about a 40-year career as a stonemason working on construction projects on the railway and other locations, and recalls changing attitudes to occupational health through the decades – from a largely casual attitude in the 1970s to the present-day when the health of workers is at the forefront of concerns.

Now suffering from the effects of both silicosis and HAVS, he passionately urges both employers and young people starting out in the industry to ensure that they use all the correct equipment and take every possible precaution to safeguard their health.

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Silica dust

This video is hosted on YouTube.

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)

This video is hosted on YouTube.