Silica in Construction

SAFETY TOPIC: Silica in Construction - When we are working on new construction and renovation projects we need to be aware of airborne and physical contaminants that our employees may be exposed to. Cutting, grinding, or any activity that makes dust on materials that contain silica, such as rock, sand, stone, masonry, granite, or cement based products can expose our employees to silica.

SAFETY ACTIVITY: Review the new Silica Rule and watch Silica Safety Training Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQRLl3VrJZM

SUPERVISORS: Review the new Silica Rule coming soon

REFERENCE: WAC 296-841

FREQUENCY: ANNUAL SILICA TRAINING - 2 Hrs 

NOTE: Contact nicasafety@gmail.com for training program quote.

SAFETY MEETING QUESTION (answer required as attendance at this Safety Meeting): What type of vacuum should you use to clean up silica dust?

Text this answer to your supervisor if participating in text safety meetings.