Stop dust before it stops you
English
Description
The video illustrates the risks of inhaling respirable cristalline silica through an animation: a worker does not adhere to prevention regulations and suffers irreparable lung damage. Good practices are presented using work-site video recordings.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
MPA — Mineral Products Association
Provider name (Original)
MPA — Mineral Products Association
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Mining or Quarrying
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Irritants
Other
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Respirable cristalline silica
CAS Number
14808-60-7
EC number
238-878-4
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Training
Warning message / Alert
Target group
Employers
Managers
Pupils
Supervisor
Trainers
Workers
Workers representatives