Exposure of employees to silica dust

Type of item
MS information
Country
Lucembursko
Year of publication
2018

German

French

Description

The purpose of this booklet is to raise awareness that  unprotected prolonged exposure to silica dust can have serious health effects on the respiratory system (silicosis).

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Accident Insurance Association (AAA)
Provider name (Original)
l’Association d’assurance accident (AAA)
Provider url:
Tasks covered
Construction
Manufacturing
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Asthmagens
Carcinogens
Irritants
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description

Silica dust. It consists of small, insoluble particles that penetrate deep into the lungs in the absence of adequate protection.

CAS Number
14808-60-7
EC number
238-878-4
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Safety officers