Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust: Health Risks and Control Measures
Introduction Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is one of the most common occupational health hazards in construction. Silica is a natural mineral found in materials such as concrete, brick, blockwork, mortar, stone, tiles and paving products. Left undisturbed, these materials are generally harmless. However, when they are cut, drilled, ground, chased, crushed or broken, they release […]