WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Many common construction work tasks generate harmful levels of crystalline silica dust if proper controls are not followed. When silica dust builds up in your lungs, you are at risk of developing a serious lung disease called silicosis, which can lead to death. Silicosis is not curable, but it is preventable.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

What is Silica? Silica is the basic component of sand and rock. Some common silica-containing materials include:

• Concrete, concrete block, cement and mortar
• Masonry and tiles
• Brick, refractory brick
• Composite products such as Hardiplank
• Granite, sand, fill dirt, top soil
• Asphalt containing rock or stone
• Abrasive […]

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