Drilling in Construction - Silica
Construction materials such as sandstone, concrete and bricks can contain up to 90% silica dust. When drilling on these materials, you can generate and breathe in fine crystalline silica dust, which can cause serious illnesses such as silicosis and lung cancer.
Publication date: 2023/07/02 10:00:00 GMT+10
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Organisation: SafeWork NSW
Audience: General Public
Tags: Injury Prevention, Health Checks, Health Conditions, Lung Health