Quarry dust — are you in control?

Type of item
MS information
Country
Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο
Year of publication
2013

English

Description

The website provides an easily searchable and extensive database of best practice examples, incident alerts, toolbox talks, hot topics and industry guidance, much of which is often supported by short videos. The toolbox talks included in the database have been provided by Mineral Products Association (MPA) member companies or organisations, such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in liaison with industry. Users can search the database of toolbox talks by topic, by using keywords or by viewing all of the toolbox talks in the database. For example, the 'Quarry dust — are you in control?' materials include tools for training sessions and information such as a valuable overview on the subject for workers, with clear explanations and debunking of the common myths:

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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
Other
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description

respirable crystalline silica

CAS Number
14808-60-7
EC number
238-878-4
Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Measurement and assessment
Risk assessment
Training
Other
Target group
Employers
Safety officers
Trainers
Workers