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Today's Topic — Silica Exposure

Silicosis has no cure; you can't see or taste the dust that's killing your lungs.

Where the Dust Is

Cutting, grinding, drilling, or jackhammering concrete, brick, mortar, stone, or tile; wet cutting and vacuum shrouds are your controls.

Never Do This

NEVER dry sweep silica dust; NEVER blow it off with compressed air; use wet methods or a HEPA vacuum only.

Protect Yourself

Follow Table 1 controls for your task; N95 minimum when controls aren't enough; a respirator that doesn't seal is useless.

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