Raising awareness: the dangers of silica dust

CIS Briefing 06/2017

NBS, 2017
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CIS Briefing

Abstract

Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust is one of the most common risks found on the construction site, especially for those working with products like brick and concrete. Here, we discuss the health risks associated with RCS exposure and what can be done to mitigate them.

Author

Sharman, J.

Subjects

  • Site safety
  • Respiratory
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • Occupational health

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NBS are committed to offering distinctive, innovative specification and information solutions to construction industry professionals and are proud to be leading the construction industry in its digital evolution. Their roots lie in the UK's National Building Specification and for nearly 50 years has been helping the construction industry build better and with lower risk. Their future lies in cloud-based technologies and connected data, as they fast become the information marketplace for the global construction industry.

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