Toolbox Talk: Silica Dust: As Dangerous as Asbestos

This 4-minute toolbox talk focuses on Silica Dust and the health risks it can cause to workers on site.

Available in PDF and Video format, this Toolbox Talk covers the following topics:

- What is Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)?

- Where can Silica Dust be found?

- Health conditions caused by Silica Dust

- An explanation of Silicosis

- Research & reports from the HSE and the APPG

- The work exposure limit for RCS

- Engineering solutions for managing Silica Dust on site

Toolbox Talk Video & PDF:

Once you have requested your download, you will instantly receive a PDF, which is ideal to hand out to your site team.

In addition to this, on the PDF, there is a video link. You could watch this video as a team on a large screen, or individuals can scan the QR code to watch it on their phone - making this toolbox talk accessible to everyone!