Silica-safe.org Website Review

WORKERS may be exposed to dangerous levels of silica dust when cutting, drilling, grinding, or otherwise disturbing materials that contain silica. These materials and tasks are common on construction and oil and gas jobs. Breathing that dust can lead to serious, often fatal illnesses. This section contains information that workers – and contractors – need to know to recognize the hazard, understand There are ways CONTRACTORS can reduce the dust and reduce the hazard. This easy to use planning tool takes you step-by-step through conducting a JOB HAZARD AN*LYSIS FOR SILICA, selecting appropriate controls, and creating a job-specific plan to eliminate or reduce Find silica-related handouts, fact sheets, videos, toolbox talks and other resources for workers and contractors. Contractors, workers, manufacturers, and researchers are on the lookout for the best ways to control silica dust. Learn what is Get answers to commonly asked questions about silica and ask one of your own. Copyright © 2018 CPWR — The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved.