INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALSHOME OWNERSCN JamesHardie-corporate-logo PRODUCTS SYSTEMS INSPIRATION RESOURCES ABOUT CONTACT WORKING SAFELY WITH FIBRE CEMENT WORKING SAFELY Stay Safe When Working With Fibre Cement Products SHARE Working safely with fibre cement – managing the risk of crystalline silica Like many building materials (AAC, brick, concrete, tiles, stone), James Hardie and other fibre cement manufacturers use sand because it is an inert, durable and non-combustible material. Sand is largely composed of crystalline silica which is a natural compound that is also found in clay, coal, granite, slate, sandstone, and other minerals. Fibre cement products are not considered hazardous in their manufactured state but the very fine dust generated when using high speed tools (e.g. circular saws, drills, grinders), presents a hazard and it is important to manage the associated risk by adopting best practice controls. Exposure to respirable silica in the workplace must be assessed and managed in compliance with applicable laws. James Hardie remains steadfast in its commitment to Zero Harm. This includes providing information to help people keep safe when working with our fibre cement products. By helping them understand the appropriate controls that can be used to minimise exposure to respirable crystalline silica. To ensure you understand the best ways of minimising exposure to respirable crystalline silica when working with James Hardie fibre cement products, always refer to the recommended safe working practices section within each product technical manual, the fibre cement Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and our Best Practice Guide before starting any cutting or machining of James Hardie product. VIEW PDF BEST PRACTICE GUIDE VIEW PDF FIBRE CEMENT SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) VIEW PDF JAMES HARDIE SILICA FLYER PLAY VIDEO Working safely with fibre cement products TECHNICAL LITERATURE The Look Book DESIGN INSPIRATION The Look Book is full of inspiration for home exteriors, interiors, and outdoor areas, covering a wide range of building designs. From classic to modern masterpieces, it's brimming with ways to make your dream home come to life. So download a copy, and be inspired! GET THE LOOK BOOK NEED SUPPORT? For immediate general and technical assistance you can call 0800 808 868 Talk to one of our CustomerLink or Technical Team Consultants GO PREV CHOOSE YOUR STYLE Traditional STYLE Traditional design gives you that simple classic look, more formal than other design styles, traditional homes feature timeless finishes. CHOOSE TRADITIONAL Modern STYLE Modern home designs offer clean lines, simple proportions, open layouts, mixed cladding and interesting roof lines. CHOOSE MODERN Where TO BUY OUR PRODUCTS FIND STORES get THE JAMES HARDIE PRODUCT GUIDE VIEW See INSPIRATIONAL IMAGES OF OUR PRODUCTS VIEW 3 Podgora Avenue, Huapai, Auckland, 0810 Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2021 Terms of Use Report a map error FIND YOUR NEAREST SHOWHOME 3 PODGORA AVENUE, HUAPAI, AUCKLAND, 0810 SHARE Ask James Hardie™ Call 0800 808 868 PRODUCTS PRE-CLADDING CLADDING EAVES AND SOFFITS INTERNAL WALL LINING STRUCTURAL FLOORING RESOURCES CAD LIBRARY TECHNICAL LITERATURE INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION MODELS INSTALLATION VIDEOS WORKING SAFELY INSPIRATION GALLERY VIDEO GALLERY CASE STUDIES SHOWHOMES SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER PLEASE SELECT ARCHITECT BUILDER / CONTRACTOR DEVELOPER GROUP HOME BUILDER HOMEOWNER / RENOVATOR / DIY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MERCHANT / CHANNEL PARTNER SUPPLIER I have read and understood the PRIVACY POLICY and I agree to receive communications via email. SITE MAPLEGAL INFORMATIONPRIVACY POLICYINVESTOR RELATIONS © 2021 All rights reserved. James Hardie New Zealand Limited