What is Silica Dust: Dangers of Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction | Construction Safety
What is silica? Respirable crystalline silica is dangerous and can even be deadly. It is extremely common around most construction sites, so you need to know how to protect yourself. In this safety training video, we will explain what silica is, where to find it, and how to protect yourself from it.
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Safety is our #1 priority here at Arthur and Hansen, and we designed this series exclusively for the construction industry. We know that OSHA doesn’t always put things in the clearest terms, so we wanted to make it easy to understand for everyone.
In this Tailgate-Safety-Topic we talk about silica. Specifically about what respirable crystalline silica is, why it is hazardous, where to find it, and how to protect yourself from silica. Silica is a silent killer, and you have to know how to protect yourself and your employees from this common construction hazard.
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