A GUIDE TO
SILICA DUST PROTECTION IT’S THE DUST YOU CAN’T SEE THAT’S DOING YOU THE MOST HARM Our lungs simply aren’t built to deal with fine dust. Many different types of dust are hazardous to our health, and cause serious long-term illness. Exposure to hazardous dust, even at low levels, poses significant risks. Steps need to be taken to eliminate, or reduce, exposure to these hazardous dusts. One of the major hazards is Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), which can be found in (but is not limited to) these industries: • Mining • Construction
• Tile, concrete & brick manufacturing
• Glass manufacturing
• Abrasive blasting operations
• Monumental masonry
• Metal polishing
• Tunnelling & excavation
Get the right equipment and protective products to do the job safely. Follow our easy guide to ensure you are using the right product for your application from our leading suppliers including, Karcher, Bosch PT, 3M, Prosafe, Nilfisk, CleanSpace, and Ansell. blackwoods.com.au/silica-dust
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