Toolbox Talk Silica Dust - Are You At Risk

app is a toolbox talk safety discussion app that can be used to highlight the dangers of silica dust to workers. Crystalline silica is a basic component of sand and rock. This tool box talk app highlights different sources of silica, all of which can be routes for exposure, such as concrete, cement, mortar, masonry, tiles, brick, granite, asphalt, certain abrasives, and more. When silica containing products are cut, damaged, smashed, or disturbed, respirable crystalline silica can be let off in the form of crystalline silica dust. When inhaled, this dust an cause silicosis, a occupational lung disease characterized by shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, and other symptoms. Additionally, long-term problems such as increased risk of TB, chronic bronchitis, and other maladies can plague those who have been exposed. The use of this app and having a safety toolbox talk surrounding the exposure to silica can prompt workers to use respiratory protection, such as a respirator, and other personal protective equipment to mitigate hazards.