Silica dust

Cutting, grinding and drilling concrete, stone and brick puts silica dust in the air. Over time it damages lungs.

Key points

• Use water or vacuum dust collection on the tool.
• Wear the respirator the job calls for.
• Don't dry sweep or use compressed air to clean silica dust.
• Keep other people out of the dust area.
• Wash up before eating.

Ask the crew

• What silica work is happening today?
• Are the water and vacuum controls working on our tools?