Silica Dust SWMS
Managing respirable crystalline silica dust from cutting, grinding, drilling and demolition of concrete, stone, brick and tile: water suppression, on-tool extraction, RPE and health monitoring.
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What this version covers
Cutting, grinding, drilling or polishing concrete, stone, brick, pavers or tiles containing crystalline silica, using water suppression or on-tool dust extraction to control RCS dust at the source.
Objective
Carry out silica-generating work without exposing anyone to respirable crystalline silica, using dust suppression or H-class (HEPA) extraction, fitted respiratory protection, and monitoring where required.
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Cutting, grinding, drilling or polishing concrete, stone, brick, pavers or tiles containing crystalline silica, using water suppression or on-tool dust extraction to control RCS dust at the source.
Cutting, grinding, drilling or polishing concrete, stone, brick, pavers or tiles containing crystalline silica, using water suppression or on-tool dust extraction to control RCS dust at the source.
Cutting, grinding, drilling or polishing concrete, stone, brick, pavers or tiles containing crystalline silica, using water suppression or on-tool dust extraction to control RCS dust at the source.
Cutting, grinding, drilling or polishing concrete, stone, brick, pavers or tiles containing crystalline silica, using water suppression or on-tool dust extraction to control RCS dust at the source.
Controlling respirable crystalline silica when grinding, honing and polishing concrete - on-tool extraction and wet methods, respirator selection and fit, air monitoring, housekeeping, decontamination and health monitoring.
Cutting, grinding, drilling or polishing concrete, stone, brick, pavers or tiles containing crystalline silica, using water suppression or on-tool dust extraction to control RCS dust at the source.
Cutting, grinding, drilling or polishing concrete, stone, brick, pavers or tiles containing crystalline silica, using water suppression or on-tool dust extraction to control RCS dust at the source.
Controlling respirable crystalline silica in the supplies yard - masonry and paver cutting, bulk sand and crusher dust handling, bagged cement products, clean-up and health monitoring.
Crushing and screening rock, concrete and recycled material containing crystalline silica, using plant dust suppression, filtered cabs and exclusion zones to control RCS dust.
Cutting, grinding, drilling or polishing concrete, stone, brick, pavers or tiles containing crystalline silica, using water suppression or on-tool dust extraction to control RCS dust at the source.
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