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Respirable silica dust
Fine crystalline-silica particles generated by cutting or disturbing certain stone and construction materials.
Safety notes
- Substitute, wet-cut, ventilate, isolate, clean safely, monitor exposure, and follow respiratory programs.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Substitute, wet-cut, ventilate, isolate, clean safely, monitor exposure, and follow respiratory programs.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.