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The document discusses the dangers of silica dust exposure in the workplace, emphasizing the health risks associated with inhalation, including silicosis, which is a non-reversible lung disease. It outlines facilitator duties for identifying dust sources, high-risk activities that generate silica dust, and necessary safety measures to prevent exposure. The document also provides information on symptoms of silicosis, reporting procedures for potential exposure, and proper cleanup methods to mitigate dust hazards.

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What respirator rating is needed for silica dust?

Choosing a Respirator for Silica. When choosing a respirator for silica dust, look for a NIOSH rating of N95 at a minimum.

Can a little bit of silica dust harm you?

Breathing in very small (respirable) crystalline silica particles, causes multiple diseases, including silicosis, an incurable lung disease that leads to disability and death. Respirable crystalline silica also causes lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease.

How much silica dust is too much?

Recognizing that very small, respirable silica particles are hazardous, OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.55(a) requires construction employers to keep worker exposures at or below a Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) of 50 g/m3.

How much silica is safe per day?

The recommended daily intake of silica for adults is 10 to 40 mg/day. Silica is found in plants and some herbs. As seen previously, it is present in foods rich in fiber, including whole grains, rice, fruits and vegetables.

What is the OSHA limit for silica dust?

Permissible exposure limit (PEL). The employer shall ensure that no employee is exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 g/m3, calculated as an 8-hour TWA.

What is considered high exposure to silica dust?

Silica dust exposure is controlled by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). Under COSHH, the workplace exposure limit (WEL) for respirable crystalline silica dust is set at 0.1 mg/m as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA).

What are the acceptable levels of silica dust?

The eight-hour time weighted average workplace exposure standard (WES) for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is 0.05 mg/m3. This means that your workers must not be exposed to levels of RCS greater than 0.05 mg/m3 over an eight hour working day, for a five day working week.

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