Safety Notices

Managing Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure in QLD

Crystalline silica is found in sand, stone, concrete and mortar. It is used to make a variety of products, including benchtops, bricks, tiles, and some plastics. When workers cut, crush, drill, polish, saw, or grind products containing silica, very fine dust particles known as Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) are produced. When RCS is inhaled on…

Managing Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure in NSW

Crystalline silica is found in sand, stone, concrete and mortar. It is used to make a variety of products, including benchtops, bricks, tiles, and some plastics. When workers cut, crush, drill, polish, saw, or grind products containing silica, very fine dust particles known as Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) are produced. When RCS is inhaled on…