A range of guidance materials are available, including resources developed by governments and other organisations, on how to control the risks associated with silica in various industries.
Workers in the tunnelling, mining and quarrying industries are at risk of exposure to high levels of silica dust. Below are resources which provide guidance on reducing silica dust exposure in these industries.
Stonemasons working with natural stone and other crystalline silica-containing materials must control the risk of exposure to crystalline silica dust. Below are resources which provide guidance on reducing silica dust exposure in the stonemasonry industry.
Respirable crystalline silica dust can be generated by construction and demolition activities. Below are resources which provide guidance on reducing silica dust exposure during construction and demolition work.
Work health and safety regulations prohibit the use of silica for abrasive blasting. Below are resources which provide guidance on preventing silica dust exposure in the abrasive blasting industry.
Dust from dried clay and powdered glazes when making pottery and ceramics contain high levels of silica particles. Steps on how to minimise exposure to silica dust are provided below.
Medical practitioners have an important role in monitoring the health of workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust. The resources below provide guidance for medical practitioners on this topic.