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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.

Silica dust toolbox talk

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What's Covered

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!

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