Safe Work Month - Silica Safety
Channel: SafeWork NSW
Date: 2019-06-13

Do you work with manufactured stone, concrete, bricks or rock? 
Cutting or grinding these materials releases silica dust, which is so small, you might not even know you’re breathing it in. Exposure can lead to silicosis. Which can be fatal within five to 10 years – sometimes for people as young as 20 or 30.  Watch this 60 second video to find out how to stay safe: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/hazardous-chemical/popover-content/crystalline-silica